Category: Recreation & Leisure, Sports, Skating
Item 26504
Roller skating rink, Saco, ca. 1912
Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: circa 1912 Location: Saco Media: Postcard
Item 103853
Ice skating, Deering Oaks, Portland, ca. 1924
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1924 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative
Story
Dan Gagne: The story behind Biddeford’s legendary speed skater
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Stories from a competitive athlete with countless awards and contributions to his community
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 3-5
Content Area: Health Education & Physical Education, Social Studies
This lesson plan will introduce students to myriad communities in Maine, past and present, through the universal lens of sports and group activities. Students will explore and understand the history of many of Maine’s recreational pastimes, what makes Maine the ideal location for some outdoor sports, and how communities have come together through team activities throughout Maine’s history.
