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Saturday, May 18, 2019

Weeks 37 & 38: LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL!

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.

This is what it actually looks like to ascend to the top of Mt. Everest, 29,029 feet above sea level

  1. Why do you think people are so attracted to Mount Everest?
  2. When was the first successful ascent of Mount Everest?
  3. Why do climbers need to acclimatize?
  4. What are two problems with the popularity of climbing Everest? Problems Article
  5. How long to people generally spend at Base Camp when they arrive? What problems or issues do you think they face at Base Camp?
  6. What is one impact tourism has had on Nepal because of climbing Mount Everest.
  7. About how much does it cost to climb Everest?
  8. How high is Camp I and how long does it take to get from Base Camp to Camp I?
  9. Who are Everest’s expert climbers?
  10. How high is the highest camp, Camp IV, and what is the nickname for Camp IV?
  11. Between 1953-1990s, how much garbage has been left on Everest?
Day 4 - No Class - Field Day!

Last Week of School -- Watching "Everest"