The physical and mental effects of climbing
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g912/
climbeffects.html
A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Biology
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- Appropriate grades
- 9–12
- Subjects
- science (biology and life science)
- Provider
- National Geographic
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This lesson from Xpeditions, asks students to investigate the things that happen to a person's body as he or she ascends a mountain. Students will consider the effects of high altitude on a climber's mental state and will read about why renowned climber Ed Viesturs has decided to climb without supplemental oxygen. This lesson plan can be used in conjunction with the National Geographic site Everest celebrating the 50th Anniversary Everest Expedition.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grades 9–12 — Biology
- Goal 4: The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.
- Objective 4.02: Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including:
- Unicellular protists, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
- Transport, excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.
- Objective 4.03: Assess, describe and explain adaptations affecting survival and reproductive success.
- Structural adaptations in plants and animals (form to function).
- Disease-causing viruses and microorganisms.
- Co-evolution.
- Objective 4.02: Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including:
