Oregon Native Plant Database

• This extensive database of Oregon's native plants is full of images and information and is searchable by name, size, features, maintenance, region, environmental conditions, and supported wildlife. 
• Students will learn how different plants interact with one another, where plants grow in Oregon, the defining characteristics of species, how to grow and maintain each species, and how plants maintain ecosystems. 

Positives

• The information in this database is incredibly thorough and searchable in many ways. 
• This resource is appropriate for students at most levels and will be especially engaging for students in and around Oregon or the Pacific Northwest.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with the features of plants that they will read about in each section.
• Younger students may benefit from using the database in a whole-class setting, with definitions of unknown terms included in the class discussion.
  

Differentiation

• Cross-curricular connections can be made in art classes that are using plants as inspiration for their artwork. 
• This database would be an excellent tool for biology, ecology, environmental science, or botany classes that are learning about different plant species, habitats, and biodiversity.
• If you are located in or around Oregon, consider using this resource to plan or execute a plant identification nature walk or a school or classroom garden.
• With some prep work beforehand, this resource would be a great one to use for a digital scavenger hunt! Students could refine their searches until they figure out exactly which plant is being described by a set of clues. 

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