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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING OREGON PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Oregon is the 33rd state that entered into the United States union. Did you know that they are the only state that has an official state nut? Locate the state on a map of the United States. Identify the state flower, flag and bird.

2. The Nez Perce tribe was the first Native Americans in Oregon to tame and ride horses. Choose a tribe to learn more about. What type of housing did they use? What region of Oregon did they live in? For extra, create an art project depicting the Native American culture. Examples of tribes are: Tillamook, Shasta, Coos, Alsea, and Nez Perce.

3. Beverly Cleary, author of over 30 books, was born in McMinnville, Oregon. Research two famous people that resided in Oregon. What did they accomplish? Some examples are: Alfred Gilbert, Herbert Hoover, Ginger Rogers, Jane Powell, and Sacagawea.

4. Choose a region to explore and complete an outdoor activity. Examples are swimming, fishing, water sports, winter sports, camping, horseback riding, and golfing. Make sure you have the proper training and equipment before you go on your adventure. If you cannot go on an adventure, you can draw a picture of yourself in the outdoors.

5. In Portland Oregon, the largest log cabin in the world was built to honor the Lewis and Clark expedition. Oregon has a variety of attractions including historical sites and museums to visit and discover. Choose one to visit or learn more about. Examples are Astoria Column, Columbia River Maritime Museums, Gorge Discovery Center, High Desert Museum, and Portland's Children's Museums.

6. The Oregon Trail was route that pioneers took to receive free land or look for gold. How long was the trip? How many miles? What type of supplies did they need to bring? What type of transportation did they use? Play the Oregon trail game located in our kit.

7. There are almost 28 million acres of forest in Oregon. Therefore, it should be no surprise that there are over 170 parks to visit in Oregon. Visit one of the state or public parks, zoos or aquariums of Oregon. Participate in a park program, observe wildlife, collect litter in the parks, have an animal or leaf scavenger hunt, OR take a nature hike to study the flowers, trees, and animals in your area.

8. Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state. What is a ghost town? Research a location of one in Oregon and find out what the site was used for before it became a ghost town. Examples are: mining, camps, logging, or forts. http://www.oregon.com/history/ghost_towns.cfm

9. Some famous festivals in Oregon are: Winterfest, Pow wow's, Asian Cultural Event, Kite Festival and Art in Bloom Festival. Find out more about other festivals in Oregon. Find out where and whenthey are celebrated. For fun you can have a pretend festival or create a craft representing this festival. http://www.all-oregon.com/festivals.htm

10. In 1907, Julia Hoffman founded the Oregon Art and Crafts College located in Portland, Oregon. From wood working to hand modeled sculptures, the artistic crafts made in Oregon are a wonder to cherish for years to come. Try your hand at making a craft of your own or attend an art program in Oregon. Examples are painting, photography, jewelry, drawing, sewing OR pottery.

11. Oregon borders the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the ocean and the animals, seashells, or plants that can be found there. You can complete this activity by visiting the aquarium or museum, completing a program about sea animals, browsing through books or internet, or visiting a beach. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/education/kids/girlscout.html

12. In 1803, Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis to be the expedition leader to explore the land of the west. Lewis asked William Clark to join him and many others to be a team along the journey. As a result, they reached Oregon City and the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the expedition or one of the travelers. http://www.lewisandclark.org/?p=lib_landcexp&n=landcexp

13. Crater lake is the deepest lake in the united States. It lies in a crater of an extinct volcano. How deep is it? Where is it located?

14. Many pioneers traveled across country in a wagon to explore the west. Learn more about the pioneers or covered wagons. What is a pioneer? What type of clothing did they wear? How was the wagon constructed to help pull the supplies? For extra create a craft or drawing about one of these topics.