High Traffic on Everest: Estimated number of successful Everest ascents per year from 1953 to 2023 (English + Français)

English:
High Traffic on Everest: Estimated number of successful Everest ascents per year from 1953 to 2023
from Martin Armstrong/statista; slow reveal by Jenna Laib

Français:
Forte affluence sur l’Everest : Nombre estimé d’ascensions réussies de l’Everest par an, de 1953 à 2023
par Martin Armstrong/statista; dévoilement progressif — Jenna Laib

Type of Graph: bar graph

Purpose

This slow reveal is designed to support analysis and discussion of both the data and the design choices. The questions in the facilitator’s notes of the slide deck invite learners to examine trends, relationships, and possible interpretations. This graph invites students to the estimate and compare values, discuss scale, and develop theories about why.

Cette révélation progressive est conçue pour favoriser l’analyse et la discussion, tant des données que des choix de conception. Les questions figurant dans les notes de l’animateur, au sein du diaporama, invitent les apprenants à examiner les tendances, les relations et les interprétations possibles. Ce graphique invite les étudiants à estimer et comparer des valeurs, à discuter de l’échelle et à formuler des hypothèses explicatives.

About This Graph

This visualization is not provided for reuse or redistribution. Readers and educators are encouraged to view the original visualization in its published context.

Cette visualisation n’est pas fournie à des fins de réutilisation ou de redistribution. Les lecteurs et les éducateurs sont invités à consulter la visualisation originale dans son contexte de publication.

Original Visualization:
Armstrong, Martin (2023). “Everest’s Summit Has Become Dangerously Crowded.” Statista: December 11, 2023.

Data Source: The Himalayan Database (accessed December 1, 2023)

Potential Math Content: bar graph, developing theories about why, estimating values, scale, determining values

Potential Content Connections: pollution, sports

Sustainable Development Goal(s):
#12 – Responsible consumption and production
#8 – Decent work and economic growth
(including sustainable tourism)

Paired Texts:

• National Geographic Society (2023). “Trash and Overcrowding at the Top of the World.” National Geographic Education: October 19, 2023.
• Hickok, Kimberley (2022). “How Much Trash Is on Mount Everest?” Live Science: November 1, 2022.
• National Geographic Society (2023). “Mount Everest Collection.” National Geographic Education.
• Sorkhabi, Rasoul (2019). “Death on Everest: Nepal’s famous summit is becoming a graveyard, and climate change is poised to make things worse.” Earth Island Journal: August 13, 2019.