Oregon Facts for Kids
Oregon was the 33rd state to join the union. It became a state on February 14, 1859.
Capital - Salem
Abbreviation - OR
Nickname - Beaver State
Motto - "She Flies With Her Own Wings" and "The Union"
Song - Oregon, My Oregon
Bird - Western Meadowlark
Flower - Oregon grape
Insect - Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly
Area - approximately 98,386 square miles
Learn more about Oregon
Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Welcome to the tree identification Home Page at Oregon State University! The purpose of this site is to help you identify common conifers and broadleaves in the Pacific Northwest. Feel free to skip through the pages to learn more about specific genera, or to try your hand at identifying a tree specimen with a user-friendly dichotomous key. If you don't have a specimen handy, go to the mystery tree pages to try to identify the trees pictured.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
The Columbia Gorge is an 80-mile canyon of the Columbia River that forms the border between Washington and Oregon. The museum offers word searches for grades 3-8 on the topics of local flora & fauna, geology & weather, Lewis & Clark, and Indigenous People. For grades 9-12, there is an historical analysis using primary documents and maps of the Corps of Discovery Expedition.
Indians in Oregon Today
PDF lesson plans for teaching middle- and high-schoolers current, accurate information about contemporary Indian communities living in the state of Oregon.
John Day Fossil Beds
Colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, changing climate, and past ecosystems that span over 40 million years. Discover what has been unearthed and how Oregon has changed, right from where you already are.
Oregon National Historic Trail
Learn more about trail significance, the people, the places, and the stories. Students can also read about the flora, fauna, and earth sciences that the trail passes by.
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Read Lewis and Clark's journals and experience a virtual tour of Fort Clatsop.
Crater Lake
Formed 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Learn more about the lake, ongoing research, and the plants and animals that live in the area.
Yaquina Estuary Trail
Learn about the flora and fauna of the Oregon coast.
The 50 States - Oregon
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Oregon
Mr. Donn.org - Oregon
Collection of Oregon resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.
Oregon Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide
50 States.com - Oregon
Facts & Trivia about Oregon
RoadsideAmerica.com - Oregon
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Oregon
Awesome America - Oregon
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Oregon.
Oregon Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
OR Resources for Educators from Locales:
Learn more through virtual and in-person Oregon field trips ...
