Oregon Flora Map
Provided by: Oregon State University|Published on: May 11, 2023
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Data, Graphs, and Maps
Subjects: Biology, Geography, English Language Arts
Authors: Oregon Flora
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This interactive map allows students to see where different plants grow around the state of Oregon.
- Students can search by several different categories or just type a plant name into the search bar.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource is layered and interesting; it will keep students engaged and learning for extended periods of time.
- Students at different levels will find success using this resource.
Additional Prerequisites
- You must click "Load Records" in the left-hand menu to get the map to load.
- Students should be familiar with the map of Oregon and some of the plants that are native to the area.
- Consider providing a short list for students who may need help getting started.
Differentiation
- Connections can be made in health classes discussing where food is grown in Oregon.
- Middle school students would likely benefit from using this resource together as a class before working in groups or independently.
- Have students search for specific areas or plants based on their interests and report back to the class about their learning.
- With some prep work, this resource would pair excellently with a scavenger hunt. Create a list of clues relevant to your class and have students use the database to find the answers.
This interactive map displays information about and the distribution of different plants in the state of Oregon. The map also has additional information about the plants and datasets they are in. The site has a tutorial on how to use the map and additional resources and information are available. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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