Mount Everest

Famous Places

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn some physical features of the tallest mountain on earth. They also learn some historic and cultural information about this world-famous climbing attraction.

This lesson mentions the deaths of hundreds of climbers over the years. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
Asia
Tibet
Mount Everest
landmarks
history
recreation
interpretive

Vocabulary

range
height
explorer
border
conquered
guide
tank
local
summit
supply
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane