Mount St. Helens Erupts!
Did you know that Washington State is home to one of the biggest and deadliest volcanic eruptions in U.S. history? Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, killing 57 people. Put on your exploring cap and adventure through the natural history of Mount St. Helens in this Exploration Guide for students in grades 3-5!
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Looking Back at the Mount St. Helens Eruption | CBS Sunday Morning
Forty years ago, Mount St. Helens erupted and triggered the largest landslide in recorded history. Watch this video by a local reporter to learn more about this devastating geologic event! They had to create roadblocks to keep tourists from visiting the area for their own safety, but not everyone was happy with that decision. Why would someone be unhappy with that decision, do you think?
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Honoring the 40th 'Eruptiversary' of Mount St. Helens | Washington State Parks
May 18, 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption (also known as its “eruptiversary”). Take a tour through the stories of local people and watch a video of the eruption! As you read through some of these reflections, do you see similarities or differences in the experiences that we are facing today?
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How Dangerous Are The Northwest's Volcanoes? | Oregon Public Broadcasting
Here’s an interesting video about all the other Cascade Range volcanoes! How many volcanoes are active in the Cascade Range? Have you ever thought of volcanoes having personalities, as they say in the video?
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Cascade Range | Britannica Library for Young Adults
Dig into the geology and other fun facts about the Cascade Range!
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How Do Volcanoes Erupt | Brain's On! Podcast
Tune into this podcast to learn about how volcanoes erupt and join the presenters on an adventure to the center of the Earth! Did you know that NASA doesn't only explore space, but also Earth?!
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Build Your Own Volcano | PBS KIDS for Parents
If you're willing to make a bit of a mess, and have the materials on hand, you can follow these steps to make your own volcano right at home! Make sure you have an adult helper around first, otherwise you may be in for a different kind of eruption!
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Volcano! Mount St. Helens in Art | Portland Art Museum
There is a lot of information here, so don’t worry about reading through everything (unless you want to!). Did you know that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Nation call Mount St. Helens Lawetlat’la, which means “smoker?” Scroll through this virtual exhibit and pick out your two favorite art pieces inspired by Mount St. Helens. What do you like about those pieces? What do you think of the art that was created with the volcanic ash that came from the eruption?
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Mount St. Helens Coloring Sheets | Burke Museum
To continue your creative flow, try your hand at these coloring sheets that showcase three different phases of Mount St. Helens: before the eruption, two years later, and forty years later. What differences do you notice?
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Hiking the Curiosity Trail from Home | Washington Trails Association
See Washington’s unique and beautiful natural history for yourself, without even leaving home! The earth tells a story with its amazing geological formations, and it takes a very observant young scientist (like you!) to hear it. What do you notice when you take walks or hikes? Check out the Washington Trails Association website to find hikes near you! (https://www.wta.org/go-outside/map)
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Museum Pass Program | Seattle Public Library
Check out passes for the Burke Museum, which you can visit for free with a Seattle Public Library museum pass!
View Museum Pass Program | Seattle Public Library