EVEREST A mountain of hope, fear, challenge and new life… Image source:

History of everest Important information –Tallest mountain in the world at 29,028 feet, approximately 5.5 miles or 20 Empire State Buildings –Approximately 60 million years old –On border of Nepal and Tibet –Named “Chomolunga” or “Mother Goddess of Earth” by Tibetans and Sherpas –Named “Everest” after Sir George Everest a British surveyor-general of India Formation of the Himalayan mountain range

The Foundations of the Climb George Mallory is the first to climb Mt. Everest in 1924, he is not seen again until 1999 when his body is discovered… there is no evidence that he reached the summit Milestone Timeline Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, the first humans to reach the summit on May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary Interview, on challenges of EverestSir Edmund Hillary Interview, on challenges of Everest The Death of Sir Edmund Hillary, 1/10/08The Death of Sir Edmund Hillary, 1/10/08

Your expedition Campfire discussion (preassessment sheet) Objective of the journey: Blog guide and instructions that you must complete on your journeyguide and instructions

Interactive Climb Essential Vocabulary – – Crew diaries, blogs and interactive maps – 2_02.htmlhttp://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/everestbeyond/diaries/barny 2_02.html Tools and gear – –

Virtual Climb Choose to climb from the north or south of Everest. *This is an important decision, which may determine your survival! From Tibet- Climb from the NorthClimb from the North From Nepal- Climb from the SouthClimb from the South Click on the provided link of your choice that will allow you to stop at key points in the climb. Each link will give you a brief description as well as a view finder that you can rotate around and see the climb with your own eyes!

Experiences of others Audio clips from real trekkers on their experiences – phic.com/adventure/0304/fi eld.htmlhttp:// phic.com/adventure/0304/fi eld.html Short video clips on five key points on the climb – raphic.com/channel/highspe ed/everest/ raphic.com/channel/highspe ed/everest/

Risk Factors Denali for kids /body.html /body.html Slowing of the mind and its capabilities – nova/everest/exposure/brai ntest.htmlhttp:// nova/everest/exposure/brai ntest.html High altitude and its impact on the human body – nova/everest/exposure/ nova/everest/exposure/

Reaching for the top… Here is what you will need to complete your journey. After finishing all blog postings you must complete: Peer Evaluation Feedback Form Everest Experience Self Evaluation Then look carefully at the rubric to be sure you have fulfilled the requirements: Everest Expedition Scoring Rubric

Extension activity Create an Expedition Team scrapbook. Print out blog postings from each member. Assemble according to date of journey. Include scrapbook pictures (with URL addresses credited) and design a cover. Leave on display in classroom and preview others. Play the online multiplayer game “The Razor’s Edge” from The Discovery ChannelPlay the online multiplayer game “The Razor’s Edge” from The Discovery Channel

references Scholastic Website: tm tm PBS organization: NOVA Online Adventure National Geographic Society: MountainZone.com: Everest Discovery Channel: rny2_02.html rny2_02.html EverestGear.com: