Don'T Try this at Home

Don't Try This at Home dives into the world of extreme stunts and record-breaking feats. Combining captivating fiction and non-fiction, this HighWire Magazine edition features jaw-dropping stories of daredevils like David Blaine, astonishing Guinness World Records, and wing walkers who took bravery to the skies. With themes of risk, perseverance, and achievement, this issue prompts students to question what drives humans to go to such lengths. The Teacher's Guide provides a 22-page resource filled with speaking activities, anticipation guides, assessment tips, and more, supporting both comprehension and oral language development.

Educational Benefits:

• Sparks discussion around risk, courage, and consequences.
• Enhances non-fiction literacy and understanding of informational texts.
• Develops oral language through speaking and presentation activities.
• Encourages analytical thinking about human behaviour and motivation.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a œRecord Breakers poster of unbelievable world feats.
• Compare fiction vs. non-fiction accounts of stunts and their impact.
• Brainstorm the science behind stunt safety using research tasks.
• Reflect on the ethics and motivations of performing extreme acts.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 11+
• Dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• Includes 22-page Teacher's Guide
• Content discussed is observational only-not intended for imitation