For Teachers

Mt Everest Summit from a distance The Mission is set in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal and focused on the most majestic peak, Mt Everest. The challenge is to rescue climbers from parts of the mountain above Base Camp, usually considered too dangerous to attempt, or clean up some of the rubbish left over from expeditions where the climbers have been too exhausted to carry it down.

By following this challenge students will be able to gain an understanding of the extreme conditions faced by a rescue helicopter in the Himalayas.

Sample School Project entry screen Using a Graphical map they can navigate through their adventure as if they are sitting in and flying in a Helicopter, and using the flight plan as a menu.

The research of Nepal and in particular Mt Everest is the main focus of the challenge.

Information and images will be followed by multi-choice questions to test their understanding. A first try success will be rewarded with 5 points, while further attempts will get 4, 3, 2, 1 points, depending on the number of attempts necessary. These points will be shown in the top right side of the cockpit and will accummulate automatically as the sections are completed. Once a section has been completed, it can be reviewed again but the score is set.

After each section Challenges, with links to websites, are available for further research and experimentation. These are also available under the Kids Adventure button on the main website.

The final mission challenge is to complete the machine specification questions.

A game is available under the R & R button which incorporates the theme of the mission to add interest and entertainment.

Quiz questions, crosswords and puzzles will be added under the Quiz Button on the dash board of the helicopter graphic.

Short slide shows and videos can be accessed using the Radar button.

News items can be found under the News button.

Teachers Area

Teachers can login to their own area where the information, questions and answers can be viewed.

They can enter a class of pupils with their own individual logins. (Login names and passwords need to at least 5 characters)

Integrated Planning - Level 2

Integrated Planning - Level 3

Integrated Planning - Level 4

(Click on each level to download a .pdf for printing)

Learning Focus
By the end of this unit the students will:

1. Have an understanding of the:

(a) culture and traditions of the people of Nepal
(b) conditions, hazards and extremes of Mt Everest
(c) search and rescue difficulties in this environment

2. Successfully complete one of the missions on Mt Everest using information provided on the website:

(a) Your mission is to fly to the highest point of Mt Everest to rescue a stranded climber and return safely to base.

(b) Through the many expeditions to Mt Everest climbers have left a lot of rubbish on the climbing trails. Your mission is to clean the expedition track and restore the environment above Mt Everest Base Camp.

3. Learn about Kiwi Adventurers and apply their knowledge to plan, prepare and complete an adventure of their own.

Overall Mission Layout

Your Mission (8)
Your Mission Challenges (1)

Preparation for Your Mission

(Number of multichoice questions in brackets) Sherpa mother carrying child

Nepal: People 1 The Nepalese (3)

Nepal: People 2 Spirituality, Language (2)

Nepal: People 3 Sherpas (2)

Nepal: People 4 Food (1)

Nepal: People 5 Houses (1)

Nepal: People 6 Trade and Tourism (1)

Nepal People Challenges (1)

Nepal: Environment 1 Location, Size (2)

Nepal: Environment 2 Terrain (2)

Nepal Environmental Challenges (1)

Nepal: Transport 1 By Air (2)

Nepal: Transport 2 Roads, Trails(1)

Nepal: Transport 3 Porters (2)

Nepal: Transport 4 Yaks, Zopkio (2)

Nepal Transport Challenges (1)

Nepal: Climate & Weather 1 Himalayas, Temperature in the Himalayas (2)

Nepal: Climate & Weather 2 Wind in Himalayas, Rain in Himalayas (2)

Nepal: Climate & Weather 3 Storms in the Himalayas (1)

Nepal: Climate & Weather 4 Other Regions (2)

Nepal Climate and Weather Challenges (1)

Nepal: Kathmandu (2)

Nepal Kathmandu Challenges (1)

Nepal: Namche Bazar 1 Village People (1)

Nepal: Namche Bazar 2 Accommodation, Market Day (3)

Nepal Namche Bazar Challenges (1)

Nepal: Food 1 Daal Bhaat, Eating daal bhaat (2)

Nepal: Food 2 Meat, Snacks, Eating (2)

Nepal Food Challenges (1) Mt Nuptse and Mt Everest viewed from Kala Pattar

Everest: Facts 1 Names (2)

Everest: Facts 2 Conditions for Climbers, The summit (1)

Everest: Facts 3 Firsts, Everest Base Camp, Tourism (3)

Everest Facts Challenges (1)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 1 Avalanches (1)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 2 Crevasses (1)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 3 Lack of Oxygen (1)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 4 Wind (1)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 5 Frostbite (2)

Everest: Hazards and Dangers 6 Khumbu Icefall (2)

Everest Hazards and Dangers Challenges (1)

Everest: Sir Edmund Hillary 1 Fame (2)

Everest: Sir Edmund Hillary 2 His Life (2)

Everest Sir Edmund Hillary Challenges (1)

Everest: Local Mountaineering Regulations 1

Organising the Expedition (2)

Everest: Local Mountaineering Regulations 2

Expedition leaders, Climbing Fees(1)

Everest: Local Mountaineering Regulations 3

Environmental Security, Film Permits, Sherpas (2)

Everest Regulations Challenges (1)

Everest: Search and Rescue 1 Helicopters (2)

Everest: Search and Rescue 2 Himalayan Rescue Association (1)

Everest Search and Rescue Challenges (1)

Everest: Litter 1 The problem, Cleaning up (1)

Everest: Litter 2 Expeditions, Recycling, Bodies (2)

Everest Litter Challenge (1) Tents at Base Camp surrounded by mountains

Everest Base Camp: Getting to Base Camp 1 Kathmandu to Lukla (1)

Everest Base Camp: Getting to Base Camp 2 Lukla to Base Camp (2)

Everest Base Camp Getting There Challenge (1)

Everest Base Camp: At the Camp 1 Climbers, Tents (2)

Everest Base Camp: At the Camp 2 Environment (2)

Everest Base Camp At Camp Challenges (1)

Everest Base Camp: Equipment 1 Oxygen system, Ice axe (2)

Everest Base Camp: Equipment 2 Ropes (1)

Everest Base Camp: Equipment 3 Crampons, Altimeter/Watch (2)

Everest Base Camp: Equipment 4 Tents, Sleeping bags and pads (2)

Everest Base Camp Equipment Challenge (1)

Everest Base Camp: Clothing 1 Layers (1)

Everest Base Camp: Clothing 2 Oversuit, Footwear, Mittens, Mask (1)

Everest Base Camp Clothing Challenges (1)

Everest Base Camp: Communication 1 Base Camp (1)

Everest Base Camp: Communication 2 VHF radio, Satellite phones (1)

Everest Base Camp: Communication 3 Computers, Costs, Problems (1)

Everest Base Camp Communication Challenge (1)

Everest Base Camp: Food 1 Energy (2)

Everest Base Camp: Food 2 Types of food, Cooking (1)

Everest Base Camp Food Challenges (1) Computer generated view of the wasp flying in the mountains

Machine: Flying to the Rescue 1 Rescue (2)

Machine: Flying to the Rescue 2 Flying (2)

Machine Flying to the Rescue Challenges (1)

Machine: Conditions to Overcome 1 Altitude (2)

Machine: Conditions to Overcome 2 Helicopters (1)

Machine: Conditions to Overcome 3 Search (2)

Machine: Conditions to Overcome 4 UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) (2)

Machine Conditions to Overcome Challenges (1)

Machine: Design 1 Designing (1)

Machine: Design 2 Design Laboratory (1)

Machine: Design 3 Centre of Gravity, Ergonomic controls (2)

Machine Design Challenges (1)

Machine: Production 1 Production Plant, Aircraft Components (1)

Machine: Production 2 Aircraft Body Panels (1)

Machine: Production 3 Packaging (1)

Machine Production Challenges (1) Himalayan Rescue Association Base Camp Clinic logo

Funds:

Sponsors1 Funds(1)

Sponsors2 Sponsors (1)

Sponsors Challenges(1)

Organisations Organisation and Funds control (2)

Organisation Challenges (1)

Launch Mission

Take Off

Self Evaluation of the mission

New Zealand Adventurers

Online Quizs

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