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Upper Primary School Group Activity Sheets

Organising a Visit to the Bradman Exhibition

A successful visit to The Bradman Exhibition should include some pre-planning to famil-iarise the students with some background information on Sir Donald Bradman’s life and exploits.

Using the Activity Sheets

Activity sheets have been put together for teachers to use with their students whilst they are exploring the exhibition or as a classroom activity after the excursion in conjunction with the Bradman Digital Library (http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/bradman).

There are activity sheets for years 3 – 7 and another for years 8 – 11. Both are in accord-ance with the SACSA framework and reflect Society and Environment Key Competencies KC1, KC2 and KC 7. The sheets can be printed out from the State Library website prior to visiting the exhibition or used later to extend the experience or form part of a unit of work on sport or Australia identities.

Organising Groups and the Exhibition

The Bradman Exhibition can only accommodate between 10 and 15 people at one time, so we ask that you divide your class into small groups and have one group view the exhibition whilst the other visits other areas of the State Library, or other institutions along North Terrace.

Points to note

It is advisable to arrive about ten minutes before your booking to allow time for students to stow their bags etc and for teachers to divide students into groups. To ensure the safety of our collection and for the enjoyment of yourselves and others, we ask you to keep the following in mind:

• Teachers are responsible for the behaviour of their students in the exhibition and the Library;• We encourage visitors to look at and enjoy all exhibits, but touch only the touch screens and the telephones;• The Library prefers a ratio of one teacher per fifteen students;• Pencils are preferred in the exhibition and in the Library;• It is advisable that students bring something sturdy to write on.

Opening Hours

The Bradman Collection is open every day from 10am- 5pm

Bookings for school visits can be made by contacting the Bradman Desk on 08 8207 7215.

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When did Sir Donald play for Australia?

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What is different about the clothing and equipment cricketers wore or used in the 1930s compared with those worn now? Spot the differences and list below.

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Bradman Exhibition Word Puzzle

Across1. Where did Sir Donald spend his childhood?2. What musical instrument did Sir Donald play?3. Sir Donald was known as “The World’s Greatest __ __ __ __ __ __ __”4. What trophy vase is named after a famous English cricket ground?5. What was Sir Donald’s physical appearance as a cricketer?6. In which city did Sir Donald live for most of his adult life?7. What honour was given to Sir Donald in the 1949 New Years Honours List?8. What vase was presented to Sir Donald in 1948 by The People newspaper?

Down3. What did Sir Donald say you should always keep your eye on?

9. What was Sir Donald’s occupation?

10. What was Sir Donald’s other sporting passion in his youth?

11. What was Sir Donald’s unique practice tool?

Put the circled letters in order to discover Sir Donald’s favourite drink.

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Write about one set of Sir Donald’s batting statistics that is important.

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What year was Donald Bradman knighted? 19 ___ ___

Why was he knighted?

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Do you think he deserved this honour?

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Which item of memorabilia did you like most?

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What achievement did it represent?

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Newspaper banners are headlines for a major story in a newspaper.

The banners were placed in wire frames outside newsagents’ shops so people would see the headlines before they bought a newspaper.

Select a newspaper banner from the following six banners and find the story outline for your headline. Write the first paragraph of the news story in your own words on the back of your chosen banner.

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Arise Sir Donald: Herald, 13 March 1949

Bradman was made a Knight in the New Year’s Honours List by King George VI in 1949.

He received his knighthood for services to cricket and Common-wealth relations at a ceremony on 15 March 1949 in Melbourne from the Governor General Mr McKell.

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Bradman Bats and Bats and Bats: Evening News, 21 July 1934

Bradman scored 304 runs at Leeds in the Fourth Test Match against England, 30 runs less than he made on the same ground in 1930.

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Bradman 0: Evening News, 9 May 1934

Bradman made a “duck” ( no runs in an innings) on the fourth ball bowled at him by the Cambridge University bowler Davies. It was his first “duck” in England and he was only at the wicket for four minutes before being bowled out.

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He’s Out: The Star, 20 August 1930

Bradman scored 232 in the last (Fifth) Test Match a the Oval against England. He had scored a total 974 runs in the seven innings of the five Test Matches played against England in 1930, which was a record total score. This headline appeared after he was caught out after making 232 runs.

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Bradman Versus England: The Natal Mercury 12 July 1930

Bradman’s record 334 runs at Leeds in the Third Test Match against England was a bigger score than whole teams have made. This headline comes from a South African newspaper.

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Bradman: Cricket Wizard, 15 January 1930

Bradman’s brilliance as a batsman was reported in the Australian press after he made 452 not out for New South Wales against Queensland in a Sheffield Shield match in January 1930 in Sydney. It was a world record score. The newspaper printed this banner in colour.

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Answer the Quiz and see if you have the knowledge to be a great cricketer like Sir Donald Bradman.

What should cricket players eat for stamina? Circle the correct answers:

potatoes rice chocolate cake pasta

bread fruit lollies vegetables donuts

chips fibre foods sports drinks chocolate bars

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Name at least three items of protective equipment that cricketers should wear when batting (to avoid injury).

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What exercises do cricketers need to perform to prevent injuries and ensure fitness for their sport? Tick the correct boxes:

hand wrestling

high amount of aerobic exercise

flexibility exercises

trunk exercises to increase trunk strength/flexibility

television watching

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Why should cricketers wear wide brimmed hats whilst playing during the day?_______________________________________________________________________________________

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What skills are most important in the game of cricket?

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Why is it important to have a good night’s sleep before playing cricket the next day?_______________________________________________________________________________________

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Check your answers with your teacher

Total ___________ out of 27 points

27 First Eleven, a champion in the making. You know the basics to make you a greater cricketer like Sir Donald.

20-26 Twelfth Man, Rising Star Withabitmoreknowledgeyou’llbinthefirstEleven.

10 -20 Second Eleven. Nearly in the team: practice and determination will get you there.

0 - 10 Missed Selection. Maybe you need to do a bit more study and then you will make the Eleven.

If you want to participate in cricket, how can you join in?

- talk to your school sports organiser- contact the South Australian Cricket Association on (08) 8300 3800 or visit www.cricketsa.com.au- join a local community club (contact the South Australian Cricket Association for clubs)

Don’tforgettokeepupyourintakeofwater(fluids)before,duringandafteracricketmatch, and use sun screen on your face to prevent sun burn.

Special thanks to the South Australian Cricket Association

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Answers to Sir Donald Bradman Quiz

What should cricket players eat for stamina?• carbohydrate loaded food eg potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, fruit, vegetables, fibre foods• sports drinks eg powerade• a good balanced diet is important

Name at least three items of protective equipment that cricketers should wear when batting (to avoid injury)• gloves• helmet• pads• protector

What exercises do cricketers need to perform, to prevent injuries and ensure fitness for their sport?• high amount of aerobic exercise• flexibility exercises• trunk exercises to increase trunk strength/flexibility

Why should cricketers wear wide brimmed hats whilst playing during the day?• reduce the risk of sun exposure• reduce heat, and body fluid loss through excessive evaporation

What skills are most important in the game of cricket?• batting• bowling• fielding, catching and throwing• wicketkeeping• hand/eye coordination

Why is it important to have a good night’s sleep before playing cricket the next day?• so your body functions well physically to assist in injury prevention• so your mind functions well to assist concentration and focus

Why is is important to wear a long sleeved shirt whist playing cricket?• reduce the risk of sun exposure• reduce heat and body fluid loss through evaporation

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Teachers AnswersWhen did Sir Donald play for Australia? 1928 - 1948

Spot the differences and list below.head gear, shirt, shoes, arm padding, face mask, bats, size of sponsors logos.

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Across Down1. Bowral 3. Ball2. Piano 9. Stockbroker3. Batsman 10. Tennis4. Worcester 11. Rainwater tank5. Slight6. Adelaide7. Knighthood8. Warwick

Favourite Drink HOT TEA

What year was Sir Donald knighted? 1949