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OREGON RECREATION AND WEATHER RESOURCES
By Diane Ferris, Portland Community College

Skillbuilding:

  • Using Internet-based resources
  • Reading maps, charts, tables, and graphs
  • Communication
  • Interpreting data
  • Using reference materials
  • Problem-solving

Objectives: Given four different scenarios involving travel and recreation in Oregon, the learner will:

  1. read, construct, and interpret maps, charts, tables, and graphs;
  2. analyze data;
  3. read and summarize information;
  4. apply information to new situations.

Description of Activity:

Web sites for Internet references are provided to expedite the information search. The learner will analyze the gathered information, formulate a decision, and communicate a description of the thought process used to arrive at the decision. The results of this research will vary according to the travel scenarios and the time of year. This is designed to be an independent or small group activity. Learners may need to be reminded to pay careful attention to details and take the time to carefully examine the web sites to see what other information can be found there.

Resources:

  • Oregon Travel Scenarios
  • Internet sites for Oregon Recreation and Travel Scenarios
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