Watch this video with explorer Albert Lin descending into a cavern 300ft deep. While you are watching, listen for the sounds you hear and what words are being used to describe the experience.
Epic Underground Cavern
Follow explorer Albert Lin as he descends into a cavern 300 feet deep.
Epic Underground Cavern
Follow explorer Albert Lin as he descends into a cavern 300 feet deep.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we be best prepared to explore the outdoors near us?
- What are the ethics of climbing Everest and how should climbers respond?
- How can we explore the world while protecting it for future generations?
Possible Ideas
Hiking Tips Everest Ethics Responsible Travel
How can we be best prepared to explore the outdoors near us?
Possible Idea: Hiking Tips
Activities:
- Students prepare a brochure, video, or live demonstration of what is needed to explore the outdoors.
- Students share their artifacts at local outdoor stores or to the community in general.
- A final stage could be ensuring all classmates are prepared for a field trip test out their advice.
What are the ethics of climbing Everest and how should climbers respond?
Possible Idea: Everest Ethical Guide
Activities:
- Students research all the elements and people involved in climbing Everest.
- Students collect stories from different voices (Sherpas, local governments, etc.).
- Students debate the ethics of the situation and create an ethical guide to climbing Everest.
- Students share their guide online and with the climbing community.
How can we explore the world while protecting it for future generations?
Possible Idea: Responsible Exploration Podcast
Activities:
- Students collect information for sustainable travel, including kits, itineraries, etc.
- Students host a Podcast to share their ideas with the wider community.
- Students can invite local experts to give their thoughts and tips on an ongoing basis, too.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
