Outdoor Science and Learning
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is 1.3 million acres of scenic geography and diverse ecosystems that provide critical wildlife habitat. There are many interpretive recreation sites within the forest where you can learn more about the area's history and the local ecology.
Find resources about where to visit and how to plan a field trip at Mount St Helens National Monument and learn more about the 1980 eruption and ongoing research.
S.T.E.M. Resources for Teachers & Students
Looking for real-world curriculum? Check out Mount St Helens Institute's new, free, online curriculum designed for 4th grade students: "Sediment on the Move." Students role-play as city council members to explore hazards of volcanic sediment and help solve management issues.
This unit is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core ELA Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Social Studies Learning Standards. This unit supports the Next Generation Science Standard Performance Expectation 4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. View the storyline map for more details on how each activity supports these standards.
Translations for student materials are available in Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Please contact learn@mshinstitute.org if you need student materials translated into a different language or access to curriculum resources.
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Ape Cave Interpretive Site
Bear Meadow Interpretive Site
Blast Edge Viewpoint; Monument Entry
Campground: Atkisson Group Camp
Campground: Beaver
Campground: Cultus Creek
Campground: Goose Lake
Campground: Government Mineral Springs
Campground: La Wis Wis and Coho Group Site
Campground: Lower Falls