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

Max Comprehension

Gap-fill COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY pdf

What makes me sweat?

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY for pupils to consider which activities would make them sweat the most. Could be used as an extension to the STAYING COOL ACTIVITY. pdf

My - What big teeth you have!

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY about teeth - their importance, how many they have and how many different animals have. pdf

The Adventures of Max

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY for pupils to decide what items Max should take with him on different adventures. pdf

Food for Max

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY where pupils can consider how different food can be turned into something Max could eat, based on what they know and understand about his condition. pdf

How do humans and animals keep cool?

TEACHER NOTES and CLASS ACTIVITY for pupils' to consider how different animals keep cool. pdf