Max has Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED), a condition that means he cannot sweat, has no teeth and very little hair.  In this film, Max explains what living with the condition means for him and how it affects his life.

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Teacher Factsheet

Our teacher factsheet provides an overview of Max's film together with key facts which can be used with the teacher notes and class activities. pdf

Max Comprehension

Quick colouring COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY pdf

Where's Max?

CLASS ACTIVITY - How many Max's can pupils' spot in the crowd? pdf

Draw Max

CLASS ACTIVITY where pupils' choose a part of the film they want to draw to show what Max looks like or his interests. pdf

Staying Cool

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY where pupils' consider what things might help Max keep cool on a hot summer's day. pdf

Beside the seaside

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY that can be used as an extension to the STAYING COOL ACTIVITY. pdf

Picnic with Max

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY where pupils' consider which foods they would take on a healthy picnic with Max. pdf