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Mt. Everest and Other Himalayan Peaks as Photographed from the International Space Station. Courtesy of NASA |
Climbing Mt. Everest
The Everest climbing season happens only in May -- after the winter's jet stream winds die down, and before summer monsoons send hurricane-force winds to the world's tallest peak. It's been 52 years since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to summit Everest. Since then, more than 1400 people have successfully climbed the peak, and about 180 have died trying. Take advantage of the timing to check out the resources below about the jewel of the Himalayas.
My Story: Edmund Hillary and Mt. Everest
No climber can attempt Mt. Everest without being in awe of the first summit Check out this Scholastic site to get steeped in history.
You have to find Mt. Everest before you can climb it. This interactive tutorial from Johnson Space Center is a fascinating look at Mt. Everest and the Himalayan massif from space.
This site is an in-depth look at the personalities, dangers, history, culture, and lore surrounding the world's highest mountain.
Frontline: Dreams of Chomolongma
Follow along as a group of Nepalese women attempts to summit Everest, which they call Chomolongma, for Mother Goddess of the Universe.
Check here for the latest updates from teams currently climbing Everest. So far, climbers have experienced tornadoes, avalanches, and the deaths of two men.
National Geographic assembled this Web site with amazing photos and useful maps and articles about Himalayan geography and climbing Everest. Be sure to take the interactive tour and see if you can make it over the crevasse!
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CNNfyi.com: Everest Lesson Plan Use this geography lesson plan to help students locate Mt. Everest and identify environmental problems related to mountaineering in the Himalayas.
Have students explore how plate tectonics contributes to mountain building. Everest is used as a focus in this lesson.
This teacher's guide for a NOVA program details the route up Everest and the physiological toll it exacts on climbers.
Take advantage of math learning opportunities in your explorations of Mt. Everest. These lessons cover decimal computation, measurement, time zone calculations, and latitude and longitude.
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This site was designed as a companion to a 2001 Everest expedition. It has a number of useful lesson plans on science and social studies topics.
Glencoe: Web Activity Lesson Plan
This lesson plan covers the effects of high-altitude climbing on the human body. The student page of the lesson plan is interactive.
How People Have Changed Mt. Everest
After studying issues surrounding Mount Everest, students recommend a written plan of action to the Nepalese Tourist Bureau
Mt. Everest Physical Education Lesson Plan
Here are a few physical education lesson plans that look at cardiovascular training, heart rate, and the effects of climbing on body functions.
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