You have worked as a team, and faced many challenges on the museum Hillary trail.

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1 YOU MADE IT! You have worked as a team, and faced many challenges on the museum Hillary trail. Now it is time to view the exhibition and find out more about Hillary and his legacy. It is a time to be inspired, reflect and set goals. KEY Information Writing activity Discuss Download the free STQRY app onto your smartphone Did you know: Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world, 29,035 feet or 8,850 meters above sea level? It rises a few millimeters each year from the movement of the earth. In 1865, the world s highest peak was given its official English name Mt Everest. What is the mountain known by the Sherpas? Can you name another name for the mountain? What is the Māori word for mountain? 1

2 Did you know: The pictures that appear on New Zealand paper money are of famous New Zealanders? Can you name the note that Sir Edmund Hillary appears on? Clue: It is one of the following: $5, $10,$20, $50 or $100 Why do you think Sir Edmund Hillary is on this note? What are his achievements in life? Consider his legacy. Is it important to be famous? What do you think Sir Edmund Hillary would rate as his highest achievement? Answer this last question twice. Once before you view the exhibition and then after. Has your answer changed? 2

3 Ascent wall: In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary was part of a team that set off to reach the top of Mt Everest. How many members were in the team? Name 3 members of the team. The team left Kathmandu on 10 March How many weeks did they have to get two members of their team to the top? Clue: Look at Ascent Wall The men made a series of camps at strategic points on the mountain. These camps were essential to ensure the success of the expedition and required teamwork to be achieved. Discuss the importance of the Sherpas as part of this team. 3

4 Base Camp: Altitude 17,900 feet/ 5456 metres. When the team reached base camp they were already higher than the summit of Mt Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand s highest mountain. How much higher were they? metres The Kumbu Icefall: Altitude 18,000 to 20,200 feet / 5486 to 6157 metres. The first challenge the climbers faced was the Khumbu Icefall. Discuss why this section of the glacier would have been challenging. What equipment did they need to make a route through this nightmarish icescape? The Western Cwn: Altitude 19,000 to 22,000 feet / 5791 to 6705 metres. What is Cwm in Welsh? At what height did the team set up Camp IV/ Advanced Base camp? The Lhotse Face: Altitude 22,000 to 26,000 feet/ 6705 to 7925 metres. This section of the ascent was difficult and several climbers were overcome by the altitude. The expedition seemed almost to have ground to a halt and time was running out. When did a small group finally reach the South Col and what did they have with them? 4

5 The South Col: Altitude 26,000 feet/ 7925metres Describe the South Col to a friend. Share a time when bad weather has affected your plans and made a task difficult. Camp IX: Altitude 27,900 feet / 8504 metres. Six men carrying heavy loads climbed slowly for six hours until they found a possible campsite. The highest campsite in the world. Four men unloaded and then headed back down to the South Col. Name these four men. Two men remained. Everything now depended on them. Name these two men? 5

6 The Summit: Altitude 29,002 feet/ 8840 metres. The men took turns to cut the steps in the ice. Then they squeezed through an overhanging ice cornice which is now called The Hillary Step. Finally the men reached the summit of Chomolungma/ Mount Everest. People often ask who got to the top first. Did it matter? When Hillary and Tenzing reached the top they congratulated each other. They spent 15 minutes on the summit. What did they do during this time? What did Hillary do on the descent? Clue: Find his mother s locket. 3D Model : It was an extraordinary human feat for Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the expedition team to ascend Mt Everest. Watch the projections and original film footage on the model to gain a greater understanding of what was involved. 6

7 Look at the photos on the wall that show Hillary s legacy in Tibet. He used his fame to repay the kindness of the Sherpa people. He raised money to build schools, hospitals, airstrips, bridges and to support conservation projects. Choose three different photos and discuss what is happening in them. Why would this have changed the lives of the Sherpa people? In 1953 Sir Edmund received a knighthood for his ascent of Mount Everest. Looking at the objects shared in this exhibition. Name two other ways Hillary has received recognition. Clue: Locate the taxi medal Discuss why acknowledgement from the people of Nepal was valued by Sir Ed. 7

8 Want to find out more about Sir Edmund Hillary? Use the QR code below. Now it is time to set your QUEST. What is your mountain - your challenge? Who is your team? What legacy are you inspired to leave? What are the needs of your community? Think about how you could participate and contribute to your community. Descend down to the Atrium, go to the final activity station and complete a class sign up quest. Once you have completed your quest, share what you have achieved with the museum and the world. Send us your photos, web, blog and YouTube links. Check out our website for the Teacher Resource and how to share. 8

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