Who was Tenzing Norgay and why did he climb Everest?

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Famous for more than Five Minutes - NEW LOOK Ice Explorers

Objectives

History

  • Know the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.

Geography

  • Name and locate some of the world’s continents and oceans.

Science

  • Observe closely, using simple equipment and performing simple tests.
  • Use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions, and gather and record data to help in answering questions.

Lesson Planning

Who was Tenzing Norgay and what challenges did he face when he climbed Everest?

Teaching Outcomes
To learn key facts about the life and person of Tenzing Norgay.
To gain an understanding of the geographical location of Mount Everest and know some key facts.
To understand the physical challenges faced by Tenzing.

Children will:

  • Understand where Mount Everest is and know some key facts.
  • Learn key facts about the life and person of Tenzing Norgay by interviewing an adult acting in role.
  • Understand the physical fitness required by Tenzing to climb Everest.
  • Test insulation for gloves using ice, doubled-up freezer bags and different materials.

Provided Resources

  • Hot seating: Tenzing Norgay
  • Mount Everest
  • At Everest base camp 1953
  • How to make an insulated glove

You Will Need

  • Clothes and prompts for hot seating Tenzing
  • Food for role play
  • Little flags (bunting)
  • String
  • Pegs
  • PE benches
  • Bowl with water
  • Ice cubes
  • Freezer bags
  • Insulated materials
  • 1 minute timers