Theme 1: Goal Setting, Decision Making and Problem Solving

This theme was chosen by Everest 2000 Expedition Leader Byron Smith to carry his key message to students participating in the education program. He wants every child to hear his message promoting self-confidence, perseverance and the ability to solve problems through smart decision making. As a successful businessman, an avid climber, and a father and husband, he wants to tell students, "you can be and do anything you want in life if you believe in yourself and want it badly enough."

In this phase students will be working toward a goal in the Read your way to Everest challenge.

You will work with your students to set a goal of reading 8,850 words, pages, or minutes as a group. You will make decisions on the amount of time needed to accomplish such a challenge, on the ideal size of reading teams, etc.

You will track your progress and plan celebrations to mark the reaching of your team's goal.