Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be the best hockey player ever to put on skates. Gretzky, who was coached by his father during his childhood, excelled at his chosen sport at an early age and signed his first professional.
Presents a collection of Internet resources on famous Canadians, compiled as part of the Community Learning Network of David Wighton. Notes that the sites are provided as K-12 learning resources.
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The 58 activities in this unit are divided into the following areas : Prime Ministers, Explorers, Writers, Inventors and Pioneers, Sports, Entertainers, and Artists. Canadian Potpourri and Math activities are also included.