Week 6: April 27-May 1, 2k20

Hey #Davis7!  Wow, this week put us in the month of MAY!  Where has the time gone?!

This week, we'll finish up North Korea and then enter our next unit:  Everest!

Zoooooooom Schedule
Ms Jordan
Tuesday 4/28 11:00-11:30 
Thursday 4/30  11:00-11:30

Mr. Barry

North Korea Q's due by April 27 by 7 pm -- Use China/North Korea Doc

1. What are three things you think of when "North Korea" comes to mind? (opinionated)
2. According to the flick above, who invaded North Korea during the 1890s?
3. How many people live in North Korea and roughly how large is the country?
4. What is the name of the boundary between North and South Korea?
5. What is Juche?
6. How "free" is North Korean media/news/television?
7. What president visited North Korea and attempted to negotiate peace between North and South Korea?
8. After reading the "Human Rights" section, what information surprises or disturbs you the most? (opinionated)
9. After reading the "Life inside North Korea" what are your thoughts about this nation? (opinionated)

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In 2015, a movie called Everest came out.  The trailer is below.  The movie is based on an article written by Outside Magazine's Jon Krakauer.  Published as a book, Into Thin Air, the movie/article/book follows the1996 team that killed eight people attempting to summit Everest...

Everest Unit Doc

Everest Q's Due Friday, May 1 by 7 pm - Quiz Grade - Details people, details!!!

1. Why do you think people want to climb Mount Everest? (opinionated)
2. Approximately how tall is Mount Everest?
3. How many Camps are there at Everest including Base Camp?
4. What is the average temperature on Mount Everest and approximately how much does temperature drop per 1000 feet of altitude?
5. What does Sagarmatha mean?
6. When was the first successful ascent of Everest?  Roughly how many people have tried and how many have died?
7. What do you think is the hardest part about climbing Everest? (opinionated) 
8. What happens to the body after 20,000'?
9. What are two problems with the popularity of climbing Everest according to --> Problems Article
10. Approximately, how much does it cost to climb Everest?
11. Who are the sherpas?
12. What is life above 26,000' called?