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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where it Grows

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the commodities of Oregon and produce a map of the different commodities in different regions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fun With Pacific Northwest Cities and Towns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Intended for fun only, learners play with the names of cities common to their region or state. This instructional activity includes a list of cities in Oregon and not much else. What you and your class choose to do with your list of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adventures of Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark Journal

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experience the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Corps of Discovery lesson, 8th graders research details regarding the expedition in order to complete a classroom project that requires them to create journals that might...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Analyzing Oregon’s Population Changes

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine immigration. In this Oregon history lesson plan, students compare and contrast the population patterns of the state in the 1800's and the 1900's.
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Chinese Oregonians

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the reactions of Oregon natives regarding Chinese immigrants in late 1800's. In this Oregon history lesson, 11th graders visit the Portland Classican Chinese Garden and consider its impact for healing...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mystery State #48

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mystery state activity, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Castles and Forts of Wales and Oregon

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare a castle in Wales to a fort in Oregon and design and build a castle or fort. In this structure study lesson, students complete activities to study castles in Wales to forts in England. Students then design their own fort...
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Curated OER

GIS and Agriculture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced GIS systems and how they operate. Using a GIS system, they locate and map the various types of agricultural products grown in Oregon. They rank each county based on the amount of agricultural products produced and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eelgrass Bed Exploration

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils study the function and biological value of eelgrass beds. They discover the habitat requirements of the beds by reading a hand-out and completing a worksheet.
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Handout
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The Geography of Oregon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Oregon. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.