Trekking up Mt. Everest: 60 Year Anniversary in May 2013: Webquest. Check out my Edworld Exchange resources!

In 1923~George Mallory was asked~Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest? HIs response~ Because its there. Learn about Mt. Everest~ Nepal and the Yeti with this fun and informative webquest! May 29th~2013(60th anniversary of the first successful climb).Nine informative webquestions~ Ten activities(and web links)~lots of interesting facts and comprehension review~too. Key also included.Addresses several common core standards in social studies and language arts. Grades 5 and up. Great end of the year activity! $3.00
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Gail Hennessey
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Sample of the webquestions:

In 1923~ English mountaineer George Mallory was asked~Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest? HIs response~ Because its there. He would make three attempts at climbing the massive peak which at that time was known as the third pole. On 1924~ he and Andrew Irvine trekked up the mountain and never came down. Thousands has been trying to summit the worlds highest mountain peak since this time. Learn about Mt. Everest~ Nepal and the Yeti with this webquest!

The highest mountain in the world(above ground)~ Mount Everest is
29~035 ft. For many years it was considered to be 29~028 ft. but recent testing showed it is taller. Maybe~ thats because scientists say the mountain peak is still growing~about 2.4 -3 inches a year!About how many MILES is this?___________Located in the Himalayan Mountain chain~ between which two countries is Mt.Everest located?___________and ____________. The people of Tibet call the mountain peak___________which means________________Find the answers at this link:http://www.coolfacts.in/some-interesting-facts-about-the-mount-everest/

Also called Zhumulangma by the Chinese~ how did the mountain peak
get the name of Mt. Everest?_________________. From the summit~ you can see the countries of Tibet~ Nepal and India. Although others had tried~ on May 29~ 1953~ which two men were the first to summit the peak?_________________and _________________Since then~ 660 people has successfully reach the summit. Sadly~ since 1953~ 250 climbers have died in the attempt to reach the peak.Find the answers at this link:http://www.mount-everest.net/history.htm


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