Climbing Mount Everest

Worksheet Description

The worksheet includes a passage about the historical ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and his guide, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. It describes the challenges they faced and the significance of their achievement as the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. The passage outlines the scale of the expedition, the number of people involved, and the dangers encountered during the climb. There are comprehension questions at the end of the passage that prompt students to recall and process the information they have read.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about a significant event in history, enhancing their reading comprehension skills and their ability to extract important details from a text. It aims to provide insight into the physical and mental challenges associated with high-altitude climbing, as well as the perseverance required to achieve such a feat. By answering the questions, students are encouraged to think critically about the content and to recognize the historical importance of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. This activity also serves to inspire students with the story of human endurance and exploration.