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  • Monocots and DicotsLogin to Hold

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    Monocots and Dicots

    Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom

    In this lesson students set up a side-by-side germination experiment of monocot and dicot seeds. They will observe differences and similarities of these two types of flowering plants at the germination level, specifically the number of cotyledons. Students can record their findings daily. This is a great way to begin a flowering plant unit.This kit does not need to be returned.This Kit Includes:Grass seed, wheat seeds, bean seeds, zip lock bags, cotton balls, and a paper lesson planPlease put the number of students in your class in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of supplies gets to you.
    Categories: Plants, Science
    Resource Type: Kits
  • Agricultural DronesLogin to Hold

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    Agricultural Drones

    Simon Rose

    Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Careers, Farming, Food, Science, Technology
    Resource Type: Books
  • Agricultura...nos da más que sólo comidaLogin to Hold

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    Agricultura…nos da más que sólo comida

    This book gives great lessons on agriculture in both English and Spanish.This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: General Agriculture
    Resource Type: Books, Spanish
  • Where Should Development Go? Portland Metro AreaLogin to Hold

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    Where Should Development Go? Portland Metro Area

    Students learn about the challenges of planning for development while still protecting important farmland, forestland and wildlife habitat. This two-part lesson allows students to brainstorm creative solutions using critical thinking, math, teamwork and problem solving skills.This lesson includes six topography maps, a lesson and corresponding activity that has has colored blocks to complete it with. This item does not need to be returnedDownload LessonDownload Activity
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Farming, Math, Oregon
    Resource Type: Map
  • What's for Lunch?: How Schoolchildren Eat Around the WorldLogin to Hold

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    What’s for Lunch?: How Schoolchildren Eat Around the World

    Andrea Curtis

    In What's For Lunch Andrea Curtis reveals the variety and inequality to be found in the food consumed by young people in typical school lunches from thirteen countries around the world, including Japan, Kenya, Russia, United States and Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Afghanistan. In some countries, the meals are nutritious and well-balanced. In others they barely satisfy basic nutrition standards. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Food
    Resource Type: Books
  • Bees of OregonLogin to Hold

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    Bees of Oregon

    Insect Pest Prevention and Management

    Out of more than 500 bee species in Oregon, this poster selects 18 bees including specie names and a detailed picture. Students will be shocked when they see what these many bee species look like and how they differ. This poster does not need to be returned.
    Categories: Insects, Oregon
    Resource Type: Posters
  • Carbon Cycling PosterLogin to Hold

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    Carbon Cycling Poster

    Threemile Canyon Farms

    This poster illustrates the carbon cycle in detail with descriptions and pictures at each step. This item does not need to be returned.
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Lifecycles
    Resource Type: Posters
  • Chinook Rubber Fish ReplicasLogin to Hold

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    Chinook Rubber Fish Replicas

    Get Oregonized

    After studying fish and their lifecycles in Oregon's Interior Valleys (chapter 7) in the Get Oregonized text, rubber fish replicas allow students to create beautiful Gyotaku (fish prints). These rubber fish replicas are of chinook salmon, perfect for after a lesson on the state fish!
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Oregon
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Eat This!Login to Hold

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    Eat This!

    Andrea Curtis

    "Eat This!" is an effective analysis of varied marketing tactics to persuade younger consumers to eat non-nutritious or junk food, with specific suggestions for ways to avoid being overly influenced by media publicity tactics in food choices, and ways to request or encourage food providers to offer a wider range of healthy choices of foods targeted towards kids.This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Food, Foods & Nutrition
    Resource Type: Books
  • Farm Anatomy- The Curious Parts & Pieces of Country LifeLogin to Hold

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    Farm Anatomy- The Curious Parts & Pieces of Country Life

    Julia Rothman

    Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Animals, Farming, Foods & Nutrition
    Resource Type: Books
  • Find Your PathLogin to Hold

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    Find Your Path

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    From the forest springs a huge collection of industries that account for one out of 20 Oregon jobs. This publication looks at the wide range of employment opportunities available in Oregon's forest sector. 1 teacher guide will be included with a class set. These do not need to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources
    Resource Type: Printed Materials
  • Forest Education PacketLogin to Hold

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    Forest Education Packet

    Packet comes with many activities and lessons suitable for all grade levels.
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry
    Resource Type: Instructional Units
  • Freshwater Drum Fish ReplicaLogin to Hold

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    Freshwater Drum Fish Replica

    Your students will learn how to make gyotaku (that’s Japanese for fish print) by using this realistic fish replica made of rubber, rolling it with block printing ink, and applying it to paper. Use the fish to create unique greeting cards and stationery, framed prints for hanging, wrapping paper - the ideas are endless!
    Categories: Animals, History
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • US WheatLogin to Hold

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    US Wheat

    Oregon Wheat Commission

    This tri-fold shows students where the six different types of wheat in the United States is grown, and what they are used for. It also describes how wheat is shipped all over the world.
    Categories: General Agriculture
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Wheat HeadsLogin to Hold

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    Wheat Heads

    Set of ten soft white wheat heads showcasing Oregon grown wheat. This item does not need to be returned, so feel free to dig in and really discover it. Pairs well with wheat grinders and other grain resources.
    Categories: Farming, Foods & Nutrition, General Agriculture, Plants, Seeds
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Worms Eat MyGarbageLogin to Hold

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    Worms Eat MyGarbage

    Mary Appelhof

    Author Mary Appelhof provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Internationally recognized as an authority on vermicomposting, Appelhof has worked with worms for over three decades. Topics include: bin types, worm species, reproduction, care and feeding of worms, harvesting, and how to make the finished product of potting soil. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Gardening, Soils
    Resource Type: Books