Hey #Davis7! This is our LAST UNIT of the year! How crazy is that?!
Day 1
In Class: Finish China video if necessary - China Quiz
HW: None...sorta.
Day 2 & 3
In Class: Learning about Mt. Everest: The highest point on earth...
HW: Answer this ONE question for HW in as much detail as you can explain: If you were given the chance to climb Mount Everest, would you? Explain your answer in a minimum 3 sentences telling me why you would/wouldn't.
HW: Answer this ONE question for HW in as much detail as you can explain: If you were given the chance to climb Mount Everest, would you? Explain your answer in a minimum 3 sentences telling me why you would/wouldn't.
This is what it actually looks like to ascend to the top of Mt. Everest, 29,029 feet above sea level
- Why do you think people are so attracted to Mount Everest?
- When was the first successful ascent of Mount Everest?
- Why do climbers need to acclimatize?
- What are two problems with the popularity of climbing Everest? Problems Article
- How long to people generally spend at Base Camp when they arrive? What problems or issues do you think they face at Base Camp?
- What is one impact tourism has had on Nepal because of climbing Mount Everest.
- About how much does it cost to climb Everest?
- How high is Camp I and how long does it take to get from Base Camp to Camp I?
- Who are Everest’s expert climbers?
- How high is the highest camp, Camp IV, and what is the nickname for Camp IV?
- Between 1953-1990s, how much garbage has been left on Everest?
Day 4 - No Class - Field Day!
Last Week of School -- Watching "Everest"