Warm Up How did it feel to climb from Lukla to Base Camp? Why might people want to make this climb? Who do you think carries all of the equipment and supplies? What positive effects might these expeditions have on the local community? What might be some negative effects?

Phase 2

Essential Question How can people both EXPERIENCE and PROTECT the worlds special places?

From Base Camp to Camp I Activity

Reflection How did it feel to climb from Base Camp to Camp I? why might people want to make this climb? Why do you think this part of the climb is considered the most dangerous? Who or what might help the climbing expeditions reach Camp I safely?

Read Section 29.4 and complete work on page 86 Starting Elevation at Base Camp: Ending Elevation at Camp I: Why is the Khumbu Icefall the most dangerous part of the climb up Everest What role do Sherpas play on Everest expeditions?

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Phase 3

Essential Question How can people both EXPERIENCE and PROTECT the worlds special places?

From Camp I to Camp IV Activity

Reflection How did it feel to climb from Camp I to Camp IV? Why might people want to make this climb? What is unique about the geography of Mt. Everest from Camp I to Camp IV? What impact might humans have had on the mountain’s physical geography?

Read Section 29.5 and complete work on page 87 Starting Elevation at Camp I: Ending Elevation at Camp IV: Describe how the physical geography changes from Camp 1 to Camp IV What is being done to clean up Mount Everest?

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