Potential Effects of Climate in Oregon by Region
Scientific Reports
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
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Provided by Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
What it is
- 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.
Teaching tips
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.
From the scientist review
This resource features sheets for each region of Oregon that detail region-specific potential effects of climate change. Text is clear and organized into bulleted lists with accompanying graphics. Projections listed are based on the business-as-usual RCP 8.5 scenario, giving students a picture of a possible future without immediate climate action. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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