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The lesson packs are easily adaptable to US curricula, with differentiated plans for Grades 3-5.

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Inspire your class and nurture curiosity with these high-energy, ready-to-use activities for PE, English, Maths, and Science, ideal for Grades 3-5 and fully adaptable to your classroom. 

 Exciting activities to keep your students engaged
 Fascinating facts: ignite curiosity and discover an extraordinary world
 Inspiring icons: empower your pupils with inspiring stories of record holders and Guinness World Records ICONS

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   Year 4 – Dramatic Diaries   

Dive into the daily life of two Guinness World Records ICONS.

In this lesson, your pupils will...

✍️ Identify the key elements of a diary entry
📝 Explore creative writing with their own diary entry, written as the polar explorer Preet Chandi or strongman Dave Walsh

   Year 5 – Brilliant Biographies   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

📔 Read a biography of a tennis champion: Guinness World Records ICON and multiple record holder Serena Williams, who can boast the most Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominations for a female athlete
🖊️ Test their knowledge by writing a biography incorporating the features identified during the reading exercise
🚀 Get creative! They'll be free to unleash their imagination with a biography of either Dave Walsh or Preet Chandi

   Year 6 – Junior Journalists   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

⭐ Identify the key elements of journalistic report writing
📖 Read and identify the elements of an article about Polar Preet's record-setting solo expeditions
🎤 Apply their reporting skills in an article about record-breaking strongman Dave Walsh

   Year 4 – Dedicated Dogs   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

🐶 Learn more about some of our favourite record titles set or broken by dogs. Can they beat these talented pups?
🐺 Master how to convert units of measurement related to time

   Year 5 – Amazing Animals   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

🐧 Learn how to convert units of measurement related to time
🐰 Uncover extraordinary facts about record-setting beasts: one-of-a-kind species, adorable mammals and dangerous carnivores

   Year 6 – Incredible Creatures   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

🐨 Grasp how to convert units of measurement for length
🧠 Test their knowledge and apply what they have learned in class with exercises and activities

   Year 4 – Terrific Teeth    

In this lesson, your pupils will...

🦷 Learn all about teeth
😁 Find out why our teeth play a fundamental role in the digestive system
📷 Dive into record-shattering stories that will leave your class gaping

   Year 5 – Let's Get Growing   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

📌 Meet a range of individuals who hold Guinness World Records titles relating to physical characteristics
🫧 Learn about the stages of human growth and development

   Year 6 – Fascinating Functions   

In this lesson, your pupils will...

❤️ Identify how the heart works and how a healthy lifestyle can impact heart health
🏃 Learn and nurture critical thinking, examining the lives of record holders such as the heaviest man ever
🎨 Get crafty! Create hearts out of modelling clay and act out its key functionalities

New PE Lesson Packs

Encourage your pupils to take part in a record-setting experience! Affirm the power of teamwork and promote a healthy lifestyle with four ready-to-use thematic packs for KS2.

Each presentation is built around real-life stories of record-breaking individuals to:

⚽ Support your students and PE leads with fresh, time-saving content
🏆 Nurture teamwork and promote pupils' well-being through active, inclusive sessions
🏈 Encourage whole-school participation
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