These are prerequisite activities for the challenge in Phase 3. Please see the Energy and the Environment Background Information for more details on th electrical concepts presented in this phase. The electrical concepts behind the Nepal Light Project are also explained in this section. The human body can to some extent adapt to conditions experienced at high altitude. The activities and investigations in this phase introduce students to the energy requirements of the human body.
Food energy is a key to protecting mountain climbers from cold injuries including hypothermia.
As the team is preparing for their departure for Nepal, engage your students in these activities to help them gain awareness of the ways that the Everest team will protect and maintain their health throughout this physically demanding expedition.