Survival Theme: Conquering Mount Everest

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1. Conduct reseacrh to answer the following questions about Mt. Everest:

  • Where is it?
  • How tall is it?
  • Who were the first people to reach the summit?

2.  Read the quotes from Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and George Mallory (see attached).

3. After reading the quotes, answer the following question: Why compelled people to climb Everest, despite th huge risks? Discuss with a family member or friend afterwards.

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1. Conduct reseacrh to answer the following questions about Mt. Everest:

  • Where is it?
  • How tall is it?
  • Who were the first people to reach the summit?

2.  Read the quotes from Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and George Mallory (see attached).

3. After reading the quotes, answer the following question: Why compelled people to climb Everest, despite th huge risks? As a class, discuss afterwards.