George Mallory’s historic 1924 attempt to climb Mount Everest—and vast scientific and technological changes since his death—provide themes for compelling classroom activities in grades 4-12.
Each activity below features film clips, maps, and photography from The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest and National Geographic’s collection of online articles and visuals.
These 14 standards-based activities for different age levels allow educators to mix and match, to design a unique and engaging multi-disciplinary unit based on this fascinating mountain and its timeless allure for people around the world.
Materials created with the generous support of National Geographic Entertainment.
Activity 1 (Grades 4-8): Name That Destination
Activity 2 (Grades 6-8): Measuring Elevation Past & Present
Activity 3 (Grades 4-5): Mapping the Shape of Everest
Activity 4 (Grades 6-8): Exploring Everest's Topography
Activity 5 (Grades 4-8): Expedition Clothing Then & Now
Activity 6 (Grades 6-8): Altitude—What's In the Air?
Activity 8 (Grades 4-8): Did Mallory Make It?
Activity 1 (Grades 9-12): Shaping the Tallest Peak on Earth
Activity 2 (Grades 9-12): Measuring Mount Everest
Activity 3 (Grades 9-12): South Asia's Monsoons
Activity 4 (Grades 9-12): Everest Past and Present
Activity 5 (Grades 9-12): Did Mallory Make It?
Additional Resources
More About The Wildest Dream
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Main
Read a synopsis of the film, find cast and crew information, and more.
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Photo Gallery
See photos from The Wildest Dream, including dynamic behind-the-scenes images and archival photos.
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Who Was George Mallory?
In 1924, climbing Mount Everest was like going to the moon. George Mallory led his fateful expedition to the top of the world with little more than tweeds and hobnail boots.
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Watch Trailer and Film Clips
Watch the trailer and find bonus clips from The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest.
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