1. What do you see?
Why do you think there are several camps on the way up to the summit?
What are some of the challenges people might face as they climb this mountain?
Why might people climb this physical feature

2. Mt. Everest Climb- Phase 1

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

4. From Lukla to Base Camp Activity

5. Reflection
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?

6. Read Section 29.3 and complete work on page 84
Starting Elevation of Lukla:
Ending Elevation at Base Camp:
Why is it important for climbers to acclimatize?
What positive effects have climbing expeditions and tourism had on Nepal? What negative effects have they had?

7. Processing completed on page 66
Compare what you just read to your classroom experience…
List at least two similarities and two differences
Similarities
Differences