The teacher sampler packet is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI’s K-12 education programs and materials. The folder contains the following publications appropriate for kindergarten to fifth-grade teachers and their students:
This classroom poster illustrates the role of forests and wood products in the carbon cycle. The poster shows the major contributors of carbon into the atmosphere, how forests absorb carbon through photosynthesis, and how wood products such as lumber and furniture continue to store the carbon absorbed by trees.
OFRI created this 24-page, full-color publication especially for third- and fourth-grade students. It provides a grade-appropriate overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management and forest careers. It explores how we as a society need to balance the economic, ecological and social values of forests. Illustrations, puzzles and activities engage student interest.
How can we get green power from overcrowded forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the “triple win” of thinning overcrowded forests to create renewable energy. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Are forests, carbon and climate change related? This one-page fact sheet explores the crucial role forests play in sequestering atmospheric carbon. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Why are some forests clearcut? This one-page fact sheet explains the management objectives and landscape conditions that call for large-scale harvest. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
How do forests affect our drinking water? This one-page fact sheet explores the importance of a healthy forest to our municipal water supply. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Do you know Oregon forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the basic facts and statistics about Oregon’s 30 million acres of forestland. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Who owns Oregon’s forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the ownership and management objectives of Oregon’s five types of forest landowners. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
How does photosynthesis work? This one-page fact sheet explains how trees and plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and structure. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Are there laws that protect our forests? This one-page fact sheet looks at some of the protective measures created by the Oregon Forest Practices Act. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Does Oregon law require reforestation? This one-page fact sheet explains the basic requirements of reforestation as guided by Oregon law. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
Why do forest animals live where they do? This one-page fact sheet explores the relationship between forest ages and the animals that live there. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.
From the forest springs a huge collection of industries that account for one out of 20 Oregon jobs. This 24-page publication looks at the wide range of employment opportunities available in Oregon’s forest sector. Updated in 2024.
This four-page, black-and-white illustrated activity sheet is a great way for youngsters to learn about Oregon’s forests, the wildlife that lives there and what ordinary products come from wood. Large, simple illustrations are great for coloring.
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science topics. The leveled narratives were written by natural resource specialists, then reviewed by teachers (for appropriate content and readability) and scientists (for accuracy). Each one-page essay tackles a subject related to Oregon’s vast and critically important forests: wildlife, fish, forestry, tree biology and history. They include multiple-choice and short-answer questions to gauge comprehension. They can be used as an assessment tool or as a teaching resource.
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science topics. The leveled narratives were written by natural resource specialists, then reviewed by teachers (for appropriate content and readability) and scientists (for accuracy). Each one-page essay tackles a subject related to Oregon’s vast and critically important forests: wildlife, fish, forestry, tree biology and history. They include multiple-choice and short-answer questions to gauge comprehension. They can be used as an assessment tool or as a teaching resource.
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science topics. The leveled narratives were written by natural resource specialists, then reviewed by teachers (for appropriate content and readability) and scientists (for accuracy). Each one-page essay tackles a subject related to Oregon’s vast and critically important forests: wildlife, fish, forestry, tree biology and history. They include multiple-choice and short-answer questions to gauge comprehension. They can be used as an assessment tool or as a teaching resource.
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science topics. The leveled narratives were written by natural resource specialists, then reviewed by teachers (for appropriate content and readability) and scientists (for accuracy). Each one-page essay tackles a subject related to Oregon’s vast and critically important forests: wildlife, fish, forestry, tree biology and history. They include multiple-choice and short-answer questions to gauge comprehension. They can be used as an assessment tool or as a teaching resource.
Forest Fact Breaks simplify complex topics (such as forest fires) into fun, educational and entertaining animated videos. Using graphics, movement, sound effects and narration, Forest Fact Breaks bring each topic to life in less time than it takes to listen to a song.Topics include:
