Potential Effects of Climate in Oregon by Region

Provided by: Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development |Published on: October 28, 2024

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Synopsis

This infographic report details the predicted effects of various climate and human factors on different regions in Oregon.
Students will see impacts related to the ocean, wildfires, health, extreme weather, and population growth for Oregon's coast, Northern Willamette Valley, Mid to South Willamette Valley, Southwestern Oregon, the Mid-Columbia region, Central Oregon, Northeastern Oregon, and Southeastern Oregon.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at OR State University, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

Region: Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon / Columbia Gorge, Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valley / Portland Metro - Oregon

Languages: English

Positives

The concise list of impacts and the organization of the report make it easy to read.
With eight different regions, students will find a region that is very specific to them and be able to connect to it.

Prerequisites

The regions are listed along the left of each page.
There is a map in the bottom left corner of each page to help teachers and students locate their region.

Differentiation & Implementation

After reading the report, students can discuss how the possible effects in Oregon may be similar or different to those in other states.
If teachers are short on time, students can break into groups and read sections in a jigsaw format.
Using the list as a guide, students can choose an effect to further research and write a report about.
Students writing persuasive pieces about climate change can use the data as evidence to make their point.

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