Website
Other

State of Oregon Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site from the State of Oregon provides information on state government, resources, economics, business, agencies, education, and general Oregon information.
Website
Other

Portland State University: Oregon Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive online encyclopedia of all things relating to the state of Oregon. Includes segments covering history, culture, geography, government, religion, population, arts, and sports.
Website
Oregon Secretary of State

Echoes of Oregon: Chronology of Events, 1543 1859

For Students 3rd - 8th
An organized timeline of important events occurring in Oregon from 1543 to 1859. A very brief description is given of each occurrence.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Oregon! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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?
Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Oregon Folklore

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

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Handout
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Blue Book: Oregon History: Land Based Fur Trade and Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of Oregon's early history, including the Lewis and Clark expedition and what it accomplished, and the development and decline of the fur trade industry.
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.
Website
Other

Oregon Health Division

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Oregon. Includes press releases, vital records, Co. health depts., etc.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Alaska and Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
On this map you can see Alaska and Hawaii in relation to the contiguous United States and read brief text about their purchase/annexation, territorial status, and addition as states.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Kansas Nebraska Act: 1854

For Students 9th - 10th
Toggle back and forth on this interactive map to see how the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 completely negated the Missouri Compromise. Click on the map to see where slavery was permitted before 1854 and then after. Be sure to click on the...
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Compromise of 1850: Status of Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that clearly shows the change in the status of slavery in territories from the Missouri Compromise to the Compromise of 1850. Click on the map to see the status before and after the Compromise of 1850.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: The Spread of Cotton: 1790 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that shows the growth of cotton production in pre-Civil War South. The timeline at the bottom of the map indicates the year of the production.
Website
Other

The Addiction Counselor Certification : Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Students interested in a career in counseling will find a good overview to the certification requirements for the state of Oregon, along with lots of related information.
Website
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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.
Lesson Plan
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Smile Program: Optimization Methods

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners in this lesson explore the benefits of the network model to learn about optimization, while discovering cost reduction through efficiency. Download the ZIP file to access the resources. Includes a PowerPoint, a student handout,...
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.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Jackson's Campaigns in Florida: 1818

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map which shows the campaigns Andrew Jackson made into Florida to attack both the Seminoles and Spanish in 1818.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Slave Crops in the American South: 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
This very interesting map shows the crops grown by slaves on plantations in pre-Civil War South.
Graphic
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Texas: 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very simple map showing the Republic of Texas and the territory disputed with Mexico in 1836.
Activity
Other

Fac: Curfews, Loitering, and Freedom of Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article offers a well-documented overview of this constitutional freedom, as well as an FAQ section and additional cases and resources focused specifically on this aspect of the First Amendment. (Published Sept. 16, 2002 /...