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Why are Sherpas so uniquely equipped to guide aspiring mountain climbers up Mount Everest? Learn all about the biological ways that Sherpas can survive in a low-oxygen environment with an informative video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners watch the video at home before coming to class for a deeper discussion
- Include in a science lesson on mitochondria or when discussing Mount Everest in a geography class
- Have class members conduct additional research on the relationship between mountaineers and Sherpas
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video models the scientific process for research
- Accompanying article is explanatory for beginning biology students
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- None