Social studies
lesson plans
are concerned with
the inhabitants and
country of Nepal.

Expedition Journals
are in the
Reading Trail
section.


The social studies lesson plans listed below reflect the strands of curriculum standards set forth by the National Council for the Social Studies:

  • Culture
  • Time, Continuity and Change
  • People, Places and Environments
  • Production, Distribution and Consumption
  • Global Connections

Note: Available Lesson Plans are underlined.

History of
Mt. Everest		 Ask questions and seek answers by collecting and analyzing data from historic documents, images and other sources.
Geography of the Himalayas Compare the physical characteristics of places including soils, landforms, vegetation, wildlife, climate and natural hazards.
Getting to
Know Nepal		 Use electronic resources to gather information about people, places and environments.
Beasts of Burden Describe the impact of technology on agricultural economies and cultures.
The Sherpa People Explain ways in which language, stories, folk tales, music, art and other behaviors and attitudes serve as expressions of culture.
Using Maps on a Mountain Climb Use maps to analyze spatial patterns.
Summit Celebration Symbols Special Project
 
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