Compare the athletic ability of some of the world’s best athletes with the champions of the animal kingdom.
This resource is suitable as a one-off class activity, or it can be extended into a larger debating, creative or homework project.
The materials are generally aimed at KS2 children, but can be easily adapted for KS1 and differentiated for your needs.
By making comparisons between the athletic abilities of humans and animals, this activity is designed to allow your students to research, investigate, present and debate.
Includes a Welsh-language version of the activity.
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