Ninety miles from the equator, on the only rink in East Africa, a group of teenagers play a sport most of their fellow Kenyans have never even seen: ice hockey.
- Genres
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- Adventure
- Themes
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- Adolescence
- Coming-of-Age
- Courage
- Friendship
- Hope
- Kindness
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Teamwork
- Episodes
- 10
- Avg. length
- 20-30 minutes
- Total
- 3.5 hours
Synopsis
Ninety miles from the equator, on the only rink in East Africa, a group of teenagers play a sport most of their fellow Kenyans have never even seen: ice hockey. They could not be further from the bright lights of international hockey, but led by their captain, John Kitumaini, these players’ dreams go far beyond Nairobi.
An original audio series inspired by the remarkable and heartwarming true story, Ice Lions follows John and his friends as they chase their impossible dream of creating Kenya’s first ice hockey team and sharing the spirit of hope and togetherness with the world.
As part of an ELA curriculum, Ice Lions is a classic underdog story full of heart and grit.
Buy the scripts for the entire series here.
PDF of Standards associated with Ice Lions classroom engagement.
Classroom Resources
Hey Educators! You’re excited to use Ice Lions in class, and maybe you’re asking yourself where do I start or what’s the best way to listen? The answer is that thousands of teachers across North America use GZM Shows podcasts in dozens of different ways for multiple grade levels, classroom-wide, for breakout groups, to reward learning, and as homework. Below, you’ll find customizable materials that support a flexible and powerful staged approach to engaging with Ice Lions. And they’re free!
