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This Hillary Conquers Everest lesson plan also includes:
- Materials Overview
- Photo History of Sir Edmund Hillary
- Interview With Sir Edmund Hillary
- Interactive: Relive the Trek
- Mt. Everest Glossary
- World Famous Mountains
- Profile of Tenzing Norgay
- Meet the Sherpas
- Hillary's Route to Mt. Everest
- Meet Author/Host: Whitney Stewart
- Facts About Mt. Everest
- Student Journal Activity
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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 important background information, vocabulary, and extension activities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Divide the class into small groups; rotate groups through small centers that feature various parts of the lesson
- Begin with a journal warm-up about goals and ways to reach them
Classroom Considerations
- Click on the links for each part of the trekking activity to be sure that you move forward correctly
- Requires access to the Internet
Pros
- Contains interdisciplinary connections to math and science
- Accesses a variety of skills, including critical thinking, close reading, and narrative writing
- Discusses the important role Sherpas play in Mount Everest expeditions
Cons
- None