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Max's Story
From Genetic Disorders UK, these resources look at how the condition Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED) affects everyday life for six-year-old Max. The film and activities in this collection are linked to the following curriculum areas: Science: animals, including humans, teeth and eating, humans-circulation, properties and changes of materials- thermal insulators.
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Max's Story
This video tells the story of six year old Max, who has Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED), a condition that means he cannot sweat, has no teeth and very little hair. Max and his dad explain what living with the condition means for him and how it affects his...
My - What Big Teeth You Have
This practical activity, aimed at Key Stage Two, asks children to undertake a survey in groups, counting how many teeth they have compared to their classmates and then to compare this to different animals.
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Staying Warm, Keeping Cool
This activity, aimed at Key Stage Two, investigates a range of materials in the classroom, identifying by touch whether they are thermal conductors or thermal insulators. Children are then asked to plan the appropriate clothes to pack for hot and cold destinations, and...