In Her Footsteps

Lesson One -  They Wore What? featuring Violet Pooley Sweeny and golf Clothing worn by competitive athletes has changed dramatically over time. Students compare and contrast uniforms worn today with those of the past, and design their own “Uniform of the Future”. More Info... Lesson Two - Every Problem Has A Solution featuring Norma Foster and Karate Norma Foster fought against society’s idea that women could not participate equally in sports. Students will learn how she battled discrimination to succeed in the world of karate. More Info... Lesson Three - Worlds Away featuring the 1930 UBC World Champion Basketball Team and basketball In 1930, the UBC Women’s Basketball Team traveled to Prague where they won the International Women’s Games. Students will view a scrapbook of the trip and write their own correspondence as an athlete far from home. Students will discover how modes of travel and communication have changed. More Info... Lesson Four - I thought I Could featuring Ann Meraw and swimming Students will be inspired by long-distance swimmer Ann Meraw, who set seven world records, four of which still stand. More Info...