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FOCUS 4: The 1953 Ascent of Mt Everest


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Inquiry process: collecting, recording and processing information

Social Studies concepts:

  • leadership changes
  • hard work
  • tenacity
  • success

TASKS:

Use Thinking Boxes to find out about the climb to the top of the world's highest mountain in 1953, before progressing to Camp III.

Read the focus 4 text out loud and students illustrate:

  • the actions that are taking place when leadership needs to change
  • an example of "hard work"
  • an example of "tenacity"
  • an example of "success"

Share and clarify ideas.





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