Curated OER
Exploring and Oregon Commodity
A fun (and delicious!) lesson 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 eat watermelon...
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Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oregon Agriculture [Pdf]
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.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Oregon
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.