Kidz Klub Connection 16
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Monday! Welcome to week 4 of our Kidz Klub Connection virtual learning! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and are well rested to take on the schoolwork your teachers have put together, as well as engaging in all the fun activities your Club staff are posting daily.
For this week’s theme, I’m bringing back a Kidz Klub favorite activity … Which Way U.S.A. !! You will get to discover a new state each day, learning about things such as: state bird, state flower, nickname, agriculture and industry, and other interesting facts.
How did I choose the states that you will be discovering? I wrote the ones I put on my bucket list to visit with Mr. Gregg on individual pieces of paper, put them all in a bowl, and then randomly picked 5 pieces of paper. The winners are … drum roll please … Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, Arizona, and Hawaii.
Today, we are starting with the state of Oregon. So, pack your virtual bags and let’s go on an adventure to the beautiful state of Oregon!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Oregon (OR)
History:
Did you know … Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859! Experts disagree on how Oregon got its name—and there are many theories. Some think it could’ve come from the French word ouragan meaning “hurricane,” a term used by French explorers to describe a super-windy area of the state. Others believe it may have been derived from the Chinook word oolighan, a type of fish these Native Americans ate. Click HERE to learn more .
Agriculture and Industry:
Did you know … Oregon’s Key Industries are: Agriculture including wheat, fishing, dairy products, as well as Christmas trees, and cattle, timber, paper products, electronics, computers, and tourism. Click HERE to learn more .
State Bird and State Flower
Did you know … The official State Bird of Oregon is the Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) was chosen as the state bird of Oregon in 1927 by the state's school children in a poll sponsored by the Oregon Audubon Society. Click HERE to learn more.
The official State Flower of Oregon is the Oregon Grape Blossom anda became the official state flower in 1899. Click HERE to learn more .
Portland, Oregon
Did you know … Oregon’s State Capitol is Salem, but its largest city is Portland. The largest urban area in Oregon, Portland is renowned as a clean, green and friendly city. Called "The City of Roses," Portland is indeed home to the acclaimed four-acre International Rose Test Gardens (with more than 10,000 plants, the "test" in the name comes from its status as one of 24 official testing sites for All American Rose selections). Click HERE to learn more.
Fun Facts
Did you know … Oregon is also called the Beaver State. From ghost towns, the Nike swoosh, Oregon’s state nut: hazelnut, Crater Lake, famous Oregonians, and so much more click on the links alue="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/or-facts/" type="url" href="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/or-facts/" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/or-facts/">HERE, HERE, and HERE.
ALSO - Check out this YouTube video on The Seven Wonders of Oregon
Did you know that Oregon is also home to about 25,000 to 30,000 BLACK BEARS, North America’s most common bear species?
Here are some bear jokes to make you giggle:
Q: Why aren’t Teddy bears ever hungry?
A: Because they’re always stuffed.
Q: What animal hibernates while standing on its head?
A: Yoga Bear.
Q: What do call a bear with no ears?
A: B.
Q: What do you call a bear that has no teeth?
A: A gummy bear.
Q: What does Baloo the Bear pack for a trip?
A: Just the “Bear” necessities.
Q: How do black bears keep their den cool in summer?
A: They use bear conditioning.
Q: What kind of hugs do polar bears give?
A: Bear hugs!
Author Beverly Cleary was born Atlee Bunn was born on April 12, 1916, in McMinnville, Oregon. She is one of my all-time favorite children’s book authors.
Oregon's Famous MARIONBERRY PIE!
Marionberries are a type of blackberries that are grown in Oregon. It is a cross of the flavorful Olallie berry and the high-producing Chehalem berry. It is a rising star in Oregon and is very delicious!
INGREDIENTS;
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 5 tablespoons shortening
• 4 tablespoons ice water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
FILLING:
• 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh marionberries or blackberries
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water and lemon juice, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, tapioca and lemon juice. Add berries; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extracts; spread over prepared crust. Top with berry mixture.
- Roll out remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom pastry; flute edge. Brush lattice strips with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 50-60 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. (Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool on a wire rack.
