Montana State University
Who’s on Top?
What's it like to climb Mount Everest? An educational resource encourages an in-depth knowledge of Mount Everest's scientific missions through a variety of activities, including an analysis of maps, a KWL chart, videos, a simulation, and...
PBS
Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay
Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa man who made history when he reached the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, is the focus of an informative article. Class members read about Norgay's perspective on the way up the mountain, the...
Scholastic
Hillary Conquers Everest
If a field trip to the summit of Mount Everest isn't in your school budget, make the trek virtually! An interactive lesson allows class members to follow Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's trail up the mountain, and provides...
PBS
Sherpas on Everest
Every successful climb of Mount Everest can be attributed to the assistance of the local Sherpas. A short, informative article explains the history behind the Sherpa's involvement in Mount Everest expeditions, the physiological reasons...
Australian Broadcasting Cooperation
Sherpas
Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many mountaineers, and for a lucky few, it's a hard-fought accomplishment. Learn more about the important role Sherpas play in Mount Everest expeditions, including Sir Edmund Hillary's famous...
Curated OER
Going to Extremes: High Anxiety
Students examine the dangers of mountain climbing. After watching a video, they discuss the role of a German research team going into the Alps to predict who is going to adjust to the change in oxygen levels. They discover the...
Curated OER
Mountain Climbing
In this mountain climbing worksheet, students read about mountain climbing and unscramble 6 words. Students write what they know about mountain climbing on the essay lines.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mountain Weather: A Climber's Story
In this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA, a mountain climber's perilous journey reveals the extreme range of microclimates on Mount Kilimanjaro. [4:42]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everest: Test Your Brain Under Low Oxygen Conditions
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Everest" Web site lets you take the same brain quizzes that researchers have used to test the brain function of climbers on Mount Everest.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Body Breakdowns at High Altitudes
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Surviving Denali" Web site details the variety of ways the body can fail while climbing a high-altitude peak.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 23 14: Girl Becomes Youngest to Conquer Mt. Everest
Learn about the teen girl who is now the youngest climber to reach the summit of Mt. Everest.
Other
Gorp.com: Climbing Fundamentals
This resource discusses some history of rock climbing but primarily focuses on the basic fundamentals of safe climbing. The information provided is somewhat brief, but links are provided to additional information along with some pictures.
Read Works
Read Works: Standing on the Roof of Africa
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Natalie Ingle and her climb to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
California Institute of Technology
Caltech: Rock Climbing Equipment and Techniques
This site from the California Institute of Technology provides a description of equipment that one needs for rock climbing. Very informative and worth checking out.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: All Climbing on Mount Everest Stops
Brief article reports on the suspension of climbing on Mount Everest following a tragic avalanche.