Teacher Pack - 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible (documentary film)

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 14 highest peaks in the world in under 7 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. Teacher Guide (20 page .pdf)
· Unit overview
· Inquiry Questions
· Suggested Lesson Outline
· Teacher Answer Guide to Student Booklet
· Assignment Tasks (including Focus Assessment Task – Project Possible Festival)

2. Student Booklet (20 page - .pdf/.doc formats – suitable for Google Classroom)
· Pre-viewing activities
· Viewing activities
· Post-viewing activities
· Focus Assessment Task – Project Possible Festival (including planner)
· Other Assessment Task Options

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 resources (including links)

Unit duration: 12+ lessons

**Official film rating: **M (Classifications can vary - please check your country’s classification for this film prior to use with students.)

Suitable for use with students across secondary subject areas, including: English and Media Studies

N.B. The film and this teaching unit is very well-suited to a multi-disciplinary approach, in which pastoral/personal development is key. The film’s focus on the importance of self-belief, perseverance, courage and team-work is of particular value.

Features:
· Digital/editable/printable files delivered in a single zip file (2 x pdf, 1 x doc, 1 x pptx, 1 x keynote presentation)
· 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. **