Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Trying to Breathe on Mount Everest

9th - 10th
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, climbers attempting to reach Mount Everest's summit must contend with the low levels of oxygen at high altitudes. [3:34]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Earth Videos: Mt Everest Base Camp

9th - 10th
Experience what it is like to climb Mt. Everest as you follow a BBC volunteer making the trek to the base camp, which is located three-fifths of the distance to the summit. (Length: 2 min. 2 sec.)
Instructional Video
Other

Ted Ed: Michael Koppes: Why Is Mount Everest So Tall?

9th - 10th
At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Earth Videos: Climbing Mount Everest

9th - 10th
Inspiring video of a climber mastering the summit of Mt. Everest. (Length: 5 min. 30 sec.)
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Mount Everest Still Holds Mysteries for Scientists

9th - 10th
Hear about several scientists' quest to re-measure the altitude of Mount Everest's peak, a statistic still under dispute.
Instructional Video
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Mount Everest Facts

2nd - 8th
Discover interesting and fun facts about Mount Everest in the Himalayan Mountains.