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  • Grown in Washington County Map

    This beautiful 8.5 x 11 inch full color map of Washington County features unique commodities grown in the county. It is an excellent tool to bring a piece of the story one County plays in Oregon’s agricultural diversity to the classroom.The Grown in Washington County Map helps students visualize where things are grown right in their backyard. On the back of the map student's can learn some more information about the unique commodities grown in the County and how they support the diversity of Oregon agriculture.Maps are free to Oregon teachers. If you would like a classroom set please let us know how many to send!
  • Poetry of Agriculture KitLogin to Hold

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    Poetry of Agriculture Kit

    Students will sharpen their observation, listening and vocabulary skills with this poetry writing exercise that features items with an agriculture connection. The Poetry of Agriculture lesson is included with the kit and can also be viewed here. Take a look at Fresh-Picked Poetry - A Day at the Farmer's Market, an excellent companion book for this activity.This kit does not need to be returned. This Kit Includes:Agriculture related products, paper bags, 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.
  • 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.
  • Christmas FarmLogin to Hold

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    Christmas Farm

    Mary Lyn Ray

    When Wilma decides her garden needs a new beginning, she gathers string, scissors, shovels, sixty-two dozen balsam seedlings, and Parker, her five-year-old neighbor. Year after year, Wilma and Parker nurture their trees, keeping careful count of how many they plant, how many perish, and how many grow to become fine, full Christmas trees. A cozy, holiday read-aloud and a lyrical way to usher in the month of December. This book will need to be returned.
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    En El Bosque (Into the Forest)

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    En El Bosque is a lively and colorful book on forestry for fifth- and sixth-grade Spanish speaking students students. This is a complete Spanish translation of OFRI's Into the Forest. The student book is 24 pages and gives an overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management, forest careers and balancing economic, ecological and social values. It includes puzzles and activities for students. 1 teacher guide will be included with a class set. These do not need to be returned. 
  • Grown In Oregon Map PosterLogin to Hold

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    Grown In Oregon Map Poster

    This beautiful 36 X 24 inch full color Oregon map features the leading and unique commodities grown in the state’s seven regions. It is an excellent tool to bring the story of Oregon’s agricultural diversity to the classroom.The Grown in Oregon Map helps students visualize where things are grown in our state and why. It is a great tool for teaching regions. It can be used to learn about counties, or for starting a discussion on nutrition and the abundance of healthy produce in our state.Maps are free to Oregon teachers. This item does not need to be returned.Non-teachers pay $10 for shipping and handling costs. To order map, Click HERE
  • Grown in Oregon Map- Regions and Commodities

    Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom

    These free full color Oregon map documents feature the leading and unique commodities grown in the state’s seven regions. It is an excellent tool to bring the story of Oregon’s agricultural diversity to the classroom.The Grown in Oregon Map- Student Version helps students visualize where things are grown in our state and why. It is a great tool for teaching regions. It can be used to learn about counties, or for starting a discussion on nutrition and the abundance of healthy produce in our state.It is a two- sided document. Order a set for your classroom today. A printable 8.5″ x 11″ version is available as well download here.Please put the number of desired sheets in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of copies gets to you. These do not need to be returned. 
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    Heart of a Shepherd

    Rosanne Parry

    When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He’s determined to maintain it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father’s safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling. This book needs to be returned. 
  • Into the ForestLogin to Hold

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    Into the Forest

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    Into the Forest is a lively and colorful book on forestry for fifth- and sixth-grade students. The student book is 24 pages and gives an overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management, forest careers and balancing economic, ecological and social values. It includes puzzles and activities for students. 1 teacher guide will be included with a class set. These do not need to be returned. 
  • Life in the Forest: Get to know Oregon's forest wildlifeLogin to Hold

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    Life in the Forest: Get to know Oregon’s forest wildlife

    Oregon Forest Resources Institue

    Life in the Forest is a 24-page, full-color publication designed to assist students in understanding how forests provide habitat for different wildlife species.   It highlights current wildlife research and presents data for students to analyze. It is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Manual for Judging Oregon SoilsLogin to Hold

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    Manual for Judging Oregon Soils

    Herbert Huddleson, Gerald F. Kling

    Covers soil basics such as soil formation, horizons, properties (including textural classes), profiles, site characteristics and evaluation, and the influences of soil characteristics on management decisions.This book needs to be returned. 
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    Oregon Forests Map

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    Oregon's forests are among the most diverse in the world. The colorful 24-inch by 36-inch poster includes a map showing the statewide locations where the most common conifer and hardwood tree species are found, plus descriptions of ecological and climatic conditions in which they thrive.
  • Oregon's Seasonal HarvestLogin to Hold

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    Oregon’s Seasonal Harvest

    Oregon Department of Agriculture

    This Oregon's Seasonal Harvest poster with original illustrations celebrates 63 of Oregon's diverse specialty crops!This item does not need to be returned.
  • The Oregon Trail - A True BookLogin to Hold

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    The Oregon Trail – A True Book

    Mel Friedman

    In 1843 nearly 1,000 men, women, and children gathered in a campground for covered wagons near Independence, Missouri. Excitement was in the air. These brave Americans were called pioneers. Soon they would be setting out on a long journey west... down the Oregon Trail.How long was the Oregon Trail? How much was a beaver fur sold for in the 1800's? How much did a covered wagon weigh? Why did people want to come to Oregon?Find these answers and much more in this colorful book with wonderful images! This book will need to be returned.
  • Water: Sources · Use · ConservationLogin to Hold

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    Water: Sources · Use · Conservation

    Nancy Carlson

    This book introduces students to the one resource we cannot live without, but take for granted. Water explains, in an engaging student-friendly manner, the Hydrologic Cycle or Water Cycle. It explains the different states of water and how these states affects the world we live in. This book also discusses watersheds, river basins, and wetlands; and explains why irrigation is an important component of good water stewardship. This book will need to be returned.
  • 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!