14 Peaks (Teacher Pack)

This teaching unit is based upon the 2021 documentary, 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible, directed by Torquil Jones. The film focuses on the incredible record-breaking feat achieved by Nepalese climber, Nirmal Purja, of summiting the fourteen highest peaks in the world in under seven months.

• What does it take to overcome the impossible?
• What are the qualities of a truly inspirational person?

This comprehensive Teacher Pack – 14 Peaks equips educators of secondary students with a range of tools to deliver high-quality learning experiences (individual, group and whole class modes), including a range of six potential assignment/extension activities.

Contents (5 digital/editable/printable files ready for immediate download and use):

1. 1    Teacher Guide

• Unit overview
• Inquiry Questions
• Suggested Lesson Outline
• Teacher Answer Guide to Student Booklet
• Assignment Tasks (including Focus Assessment Task – Project Possible Festival)

1. 2.    Student Booklet(20-page PDF and DOCX–Suitable for Google classroom)

• Pre–viewing activities
• Viewing activities
• Post–viewing activities
• Focus Assessment Task – Project Possible Festival (including planner)
• Other Assessment Task options

1. 3.    Teaching PowerPoint (20–slide PPTX for Windows users/20–slide keynote presentation for MAC users)

• What is a Documentary? (documentary styles, critiquing a documentary and documentary film conventions)
• Discussion Starters – 1–5
• Pre–viewing, Viewing, and Post–viewing recourses (including links)

Unit Duration: 12+ Lessons

Curriculum Links:

The Teacher Pack can be linked to the following areas within the Australian Curriculum:

• English
• Media Studies 

In addition, the Teacher Pack relates to the following General Capabilities within the Australian Curriculum:

• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Personal and Social Capability
• Intercultural Understanding
• Literacy

The film runs for 1 hour 41 mins and has an official rating as M. Please check your country’s classification for this film prior to use with students.

Features:

• Digital/editable/printable files delivered in a single zip file 2x PDF, 1x DOC, 1x PPTX, 1x KEY)
• Professionally designed by an experienced educator
• Highly visual and engaging
• Suited to all learners
• Crisp, clean layouts
• A range of whole class, group work and individual learning resources

Please Note: Access to view the film is not included in the resource pack.