If a field trip to the summit of Mount Everest isn't in your school budget, make the trek virtually! An interactive lesson allows class members to follow Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's trail up the mountain, and provides...

Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many mountaineers, and for a lucky few, it's a hard-fought accomplishment. Learn more about the important role Sherpas play in Mount Everest expeditions, including Sir Edmund Hillary's famous...

Young scholars create front pages of newspapers that document the historic attempt of a group of Sherpa women to summit Mount Everest.

Gloriously adorned with a glimpse of the Taj Mahal, these slides detail important facts and characteristics of South Asian cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other surrounding countries. Slides cover the...

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions featuring famous mountain ranges of the world.

An informative and well-designed presentation on mountains awaits your geographers. Excellent photographs from mountain ranges around the world are includedin this terrific PowerPoint. The last slide effectively sums up what pupils have...

Offers geographic facts about Nepal, including descriptions of terrain, land use, and natural hazards. Nepal contains eight of the world's ten highest peaks.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

This site contains helpful information and photos of the Himalayas. Learn valuable information from world traveler Mogens Larsen and journey with him to the enchanting Himalaya Mountains.