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MOUNT RAINIER IN
STITUTE
MOUNT RAINIER INSTITUTE
CONTENTS
4 Why?
6 S chedu l e
7 P rog ram
8 Cu r r i cu l um
10 Accommoda t i on s
11 I n f o rma t i on
“Environmental educa on
emphasizes coopera ve learning
(i.e., working in teams or with
partners), cri cal thinking and
discussion, hands‐on ac vi es, and
a focus on ac on strategies with real
‐world applica ons.”
‐ The North American Associa on for
Environmental Educa on (NAAEE) and The
Na onal Environmental Educa on Founda on
(NEEF). (2001).
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MOUNT RAINIER INSTITUTE
MISSION
Providing outstanding nature‐
based educa on experiences
that are rooted in science and
nurture the next genera on
of environmental stewards
and leaders.
VALUES
Community
Educa on
Excellence
Power of Place
Inspira on
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:15 Students arrive at Pack Forest
10:30 Orienta on
12:00 Lunch
12:45‐4:45 Trail Time
4:45 Ins ncts Game/Chaperone break
6:00 Dinner
7:00‐9:00 Values of the Past and Opening Campfire
7:30 Breakfast
8:30‐4:15 Research within Pack Forest
5:00 Student free me/Chaperone break
6:00 Dinner
7:00‐8:30 Presenta on Prepara on
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Depart for Mount Rainier Na onal Park
9:30‐3:45 Mount Rainier Na onal Park
3:45 Depart for Pack Forest
5:00 Student free me/Chaperone break
6:00 Dinner
7:00‐9:00 Night Hike and Closing Campfire
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Symposium
10:30 Trail Time
Closing Circle and Reflec ons
Depart
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
Mount Rainier Ins tute’s core
program is a four‐day residen al
environmental educa on
experience focusing on field
science and natural history. Our
classroom spans 240,681 acres
within the University of
Washington’s Pack Forest and
Mount Rainier Na onal Park. Our
place‐based programs are designed to mix interdisciplinary
content with science process skills, and focus heavily on
observa on, inquiry, analysis, and public speaking and
presenta on skills. Although Mount Rainier Ins tute’s priority
audience is middle school students within the Mount Rainier
region, the curriculum has adap ons and extensions designed to
fit a wider range of ages and loca ons within the state of
Washington. We believe middle school students are at a crucial
developmental stage where the effect of a program like Mount
Rainier Ins tute may have significant impacts on future career
and life choices. One of Mount Rainier Ins tute’s goals is also to
focus on students who are not already par cipa ng in similar
programs. Typically these students are under‐represented in the
fields of environmental conserva on, science, resource
management, and related fields.
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Closing
On the final day
students and Mount
Rainier Ins tute staff
gather to share
apprecia ons and reflec ons
from the week.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
Field Study
Students design and carry out a scien fic
field inves ga on using field guides and
other tools to measure tree size, canopy
cover, and ground cover, and iden fy
plant and animal species. Students
present their data and conclusions to
their peers in a Symposium on the final
morning.
Mount Rainier Na onal
Park
Students interact with Na onal Park
Rangers at Longmire before heading
up to the subalpine life zone at
Paradise with their instructors.
Themes of the day include glaciers,
volcanoes, geology, and weather.
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EVENING PROGRAMS
Night Hikes
Students challenge
themselves to explore
nature at night. In field groups
students learn about nocturnal
adapta ons, how humans
adapt to the darkness,
and astronomy.
Values of the Past
Students will be introduced to
the human history of the
Mount Rainier region by going
to a “ me warp” party where
they meet historical figures
and learn how people valued
nature in the past.
Campfires
Students sing songs, tell
stories and reflect around a
campfire. Campfires are a
fantas c way to end the day
and build community, and
are a great way to
begin and close the
program. Guest Presenters
Mount Rainier Ins tute’s connec on
with the Na onal Park Service and
University of Washington provides the
opportunity to learn directly from
scien sts doing research in Mount
Rainier Na onal Park and Pack Forest.
With enough advance no ce we may be
able to set up a program with a
researcher. 9
ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon arrival students will move
into cabins or dormitory style
accommoda ons located within
the main campus at Pack Forest.
These spaces are reserved in
advanced so that we can ensure
all needs are met before your
arrival at Mount Rainier Ins tute.
Main Courses at Mount Rainier Ins tute
Tacos Grilled Cheese and Soup Waffles
Burgers Pizza French Toast
Spaghe Eggs, Potatoes, Sausage Pancakes
Baked Chicken Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Deli Sandwich
Meals at Mount Rainier Ins tute
are student‐friendly and served
cafeteria style in our Dining Hall.
Please no fy us of any known
dietary restric ons before your
stay at Mount Rainier Ins tute
so that we may best serve your
needs.
PA
CK
FOR
EST AR
CH
IVES
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INFORMATION
Design and Photography by Amy Wilson
Wri ng and edi ng by Ryan Weisberg
Maps and edi ng by Sarah Francis
To ensure your spot on
Mount Rainier
Ins tute’s calendar for
Spring 2015 please
contact John Hayes at
(253) 692 ‐ 4161
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MOUNT RAINIER IN
STITUTE
Mount Rainier Ins tute
Director John Hayes [email protected] (253) 692 ‐ 4161
www.packforest.org/mtrainierins tute
9010 453rd Street E. Eatonville, WA 98328