National Geographic
National Geographic: Everest Past and Present
This activity builds upon a National Geographic film covering George Mallory's effort to climb Mount Everest in 1924. It examines the evolution of the equipment used to climb Everest, comparing today's equipment to that used by Mallory...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: All Climbing on Mount Everest Stops
Brief article reports on the suspension of climbing on Mount Everest following a tragic avalanche.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Body Breakdowns at High Altitudes
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Surviving Denali" Web site details the variety of ways the body can fail while climbing a high-altitude peak.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Climbing the Savings Mountain
Check out this lesson plan to learn how to develop a savings plan that is right for you.
PBS
Nova: The Seven Summits
View a slide show of the seven tallest peaks found on seven different continents. An interactive map will show you the location of each of the mountains. You can also get information on elevation, the name's meaning, and the first people...
Read Works
Read Works: Standing on the Roof of Africa
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Natalie Ingle and her climb to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Shaping the Tallest Peak on Earth
This lesson builds upon a National Geographic film covering George Mallory's effort to climb Mount Everest in 1924. It looks at the physical features of mountains, and the landform features of Mount Everest that present challenges to...
PBS
Pbs: Everest
The companion web site to NOVA programs on Mt. Everest: Lost on Everest, High Exposure: Humans at Altitude, Climb, History and Culture, Earth, Wind, and ice, Previous Expeditions, and Resources.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Scaling Everest
Climb Mt. Everest with this elevation chart that marks landmarks as you make your way up. Landmarks will give you a description of the site as well as an audio recording from three climbers who made the journey.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Climbing K2
Five climbers can be seen in this photo as they make their way up K2, the second tallest mountain in the world and one the most difficult to climb. The peak of K2 is 8611 metres (28251 feet) above sea level. For more information on the...
Other
Peakbagger: Mt. Aconcagua
Description and climbing notes about Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Includes a detailed description, notes, pictures, and links. Good informational site.
PBS
Nova: Tour Kilimanjaro
Experience six different ecological zones as you climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pictures of plants living in each of the zones are also part of this virtual tour of the mountain.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 23 14: Girl Becomes Youngest to Conquer Mt. Everest
Learn about the teen girl who is now the youngest climber to reach the summit of Mt. Everest.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everest: Test Your Brain Under Low Oxygen Conditions
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Everest" Web site lets you take the same brain quizzes that researchers have used to test the brain function of climbers on Mount Everest.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Deadly Ascent
Learn about some of Earth's extreme environments and possible dangers they present. Identify ways to deal with potential dangers in extreme environments.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Volcano Above the Clouds: Climbing Kilimanjaro
Learn about Mount Kilimanjaro and develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Going to Extremes: High Anxiety
Investigate the illness known as acute mountain sickness, and describe what happens to the human body when it climbs too high altitudes too rapidly for the body to adjust. Describe ways to avoid altitude sickness.
Other
We the Savers: Young Savers
This resource introduces students to the world of money with this online tutorial. Each unit has its' own online quiz. Brave the desert, climb mountains and dodge alligators while you explore everything there is to know about earning,...
PBS
Nova: Krakauer in Antarctica
Jon Krakauer describes what it's like to be in Antarctica and climb its highest mountain.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Lodgepole Chipmunk
The range of the Lodgepole Chipmunk follows the high Sierra Nevada, and continues along the tops of the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains near Los Angeles. Most of the time the Lodgepole Chipmunks forage on the ground, climbing on...