Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring and Oregon Commodity

For Teachers 3rd
A fun (and delicious!) instructional activity teaches measurement to your third graders. They work in small groups to first predict, then to measure the weight, circumference, and number of seeds found in a watermelon. Everyone gets to...
Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oregon Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Oregon climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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.