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An Overview of the Learning Route From Kathmandu to the summit of Mt Everest


Hillary Challenge

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The process of inquiry is used throughout the learning:
  • framing questions
  • collecting
  • processing
  • communicating information about human society
1.
To get to: Tengboche Monastery
Engage in: framing questions and identifying prior knowledge
2.
To get to: Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier 5456m
Complete: clarifying key concepts
3.
To get to: Camp II in the middle of the Khumbu Glacier
Engage in: gathering information and exploring ideas through the text
4.
To get to: Camp III at the top of the Khumbu Glacier 6157m
Engage in: collecting, recording and processing information on the 1953 ascent of Everest
5.
To get to: Camp IV Advanced Base Camp in the Western Cwm 6446m
Engage in: processing information on leadership skills and qualities
6.
R&R at: Advanced Base Camp [Rest and Recreation]
Engage in: fun activities to celebrate the Learning Journey.
7.
To get to: Camp V at the foot of the Lhotse Face 6706m
Engage in: processing information and illustrating the knowledge gained
8.
To get to: Camp VI on the South Col 7925m
Engage in: processing and recording information to identify crises, consequences and solutions.
9.
To get to: Camp VII, the last camp on the South-East Ridge
Engage in: processing information, summarising and making valid generalisations about Sir Edmund's skills and qualities, based on evidence.
10.
To get to: the summit 8850m
Engage in: communicating findings, recognising and celebrating success.




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