Oregon is a state in the Northwest of the United States, and is home to lush landscapes and lots of fun places to visit. Students will enjoy learning all about Oregon, and why it is such a wonderful place to live and visit.
Students can organize important facts about the state of Oregon in this spider map activity!
Storyboard Text
Ramona Forever
FAMOUS CITIZEN
CITIES
Beaverton
Hillsboro
Eugene
Salem
Portland
STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
The Sunshine State
The Beaver State
Newbery Honor winning author Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon in 1916. She wrote many beloved children's books such as the Ramona Quimby series, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and Runaway Ralph. She passed away at the age of 104 in March of 2021.
The Capital of Oregon is Salem. Some of the other large cities include Portland, Eugene, Hillsboro, and Beaverton.
Oregon's state nickname is the Beaver State. Its state motto is, "She flies with her own wings."
"She flies with her own wings."
DATE OF STATEHOOD
Oregon was the 33rd state admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859.
Oregon
STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
Oregon was the 33rd state admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859.
Oregon's state tree is the Douglas fir. Its state flower is the Oregon Grape, and its state bird is the Western Meadowlark.
Located in the southern part of Oregon, Crater Lake National Park has over 700,000 visitors a year. It was named for Crater Lake, which was formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama.
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