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FOCUS 3: The Life of the Man Behind the Hillary Challenge


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Inquiry process: collecting information

Social Studies concepts:

  • responsibility
  • decision making
  • risk taking

TASKS:

Select from these activities to learn about the main events in the life of Sir Edmund Hillary before they arrive at Camp II.

Read and discuss the text of Focus 3. Consider:

  • What task was Sir Edmund Hillary chosen to lead?
  • Why do you think he might have been chosen?
  • What responsibility is involved?
  • What value do enthusiasm and determination have in tasks like these?
  • What risks are involved?
  • How would you minimise the risks to the team?




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