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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Oregon State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map, satellite image, 1895 map, and a PostScript map.
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Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Oregon Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Oregon.
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Other

Oregon: Culture: History and Economy

For Students 3rd - 8th
This history summary about the state of Oregon starts with settlement via the Oregon Trail and includes such milestones as statehood in 1859. There is also information about Oregon's economy and government.
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Primary
Other

Emigrant Wagons Roll Westward

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an excerpt from the memoirs of David Arthur of his traveling to Oregon by wagon train with his parents. It was originally published in an Oregon newspaper in 1889.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Oregon Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Oregon includes information on the poet laureate, Lawson Inada. Other sections include featured poets (William Stafford and Dorianne Laux) and poems...
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers key information regarding Oregon history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Primary
Oregon Secretary of State

Civilian Conservation Corps: Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the work of the CCC in Oregon is illustrated with photos, posters and handbooks from the 30's.
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Handout
NSTATE

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.
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Website
Other

Portland Habitat for Humanity

For Students 9th - 10th
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
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Website
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Blue Book: State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Oregon from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Oregon

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides facts on the state of Oregon. Did you know there used to be a volcano in Oregon?
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Oregon

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Oregon including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Pacific Coast Region

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is one in a series of flipcharts about the different regions of the US. Facts and links to websites included on the Pacific Region.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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Website
Other

Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education

For Students 9th - 10th
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Oregon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Oregon
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Curated OER

Portland Oregon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Portland, Oregon .
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Oregon

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Oregon."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Oregon

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Oregon."