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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: starter learning activities to motivate
2.
To get to: Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier 5456m
Engage in: clarifying the learning outcomes
3.
To get to: Camp II in the middle of the Khumbu Glacier
Engage in: learning activities realted to the main events in Sir Edmund Hillary's life.
4.
To get to: Camp III at the top of the Khumbu Glacier 6157m
Engage in: learning activities on the 1953 ascent of Mt Everest and the ways of responding to challenge.
5.
To get to: Camp IV Advanced Base Camp in the Western Cwm 6446m
Engage in: learning activities on the need to meet a range of needs at this stage of the ascent.
6.
R&R at: Advanced Base Camp [Rest and Recreation]
Engage in: fun activities to relax.
7.
To get to: Camp V at the foot of the Lhotse Face 6706m
Engage in: discussing ideas on planning and preparation.
8.
To get to: Camp VI on the South Col 7925m
Engage in: developing a risk management plan to help the chances of survival.
9.
To get to: Camp VII the last camp on the South-East Ridge
Engage in: summary statements and generalisations on how the team members organised themselves in response to challenge and crisis.
10.
To get to: the summit 8850m
Engage in: celebrating success, reflecting, researching Sir Edmun Hillary's skills, qualities and values and sharing the learning with others.




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