This is a 34 page interactive lesson plan activity and game that will directly involve students in the Oregon Trail experience. Students begin their journey in Independence, Missouri by forming their wagon family. They then have to purchase supplies at the general store before leaving.
Picture of Introduction Scenario
Picture of Instructions Sheet
Picture of General Store Order Form
On their journey they are rolling dice to see what happens along the trail. They also have a food log they have to keep track of as well. Beware of the river crossings. They can be dangerous too. Students are actively involved and each wagon member has a specific job that s/he has to do in the process! Watch your students have a blast while trying to make it to the Oregon Territory before supplies run out or before something tragic happens.
Oregon Trail Journal
Oregon Trail Food Log
The pages include an introductory scenario, a detailed lesson plan page for teachers to follow, pre-teaching activities, a vocabulary worksheet and so much more.
This packet also includes health, hunting, river crossing, and random events cards. An example of a hunting card would be: "You shot at a buffalo. If you roll a 5 then you got it and can add 200 pounds to your food supply. If you roll a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 then you missed. Subtract 6 bullets from your “Bullet Tracker” sheet also".
Examples of Hunting and Random Events Cards
Included in the packet are some extra credit project choices (including an IPod Touch activity that would have been helpful on the trail).
Oregon Trail Bucks for Students to Use at the General Store
Oregon Trail Rubric for Assessment
Example of Student folder
This is a very comprehensive packet that could easily be adapted and used for math as well. This is an experience that my students have really enjoyed.
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