The Oregon Trail.

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The Oregon Trail

Oregon Trail Lesson Aimed at S1 – S2, but fun for any age! Based an outdoor education activity used to teach pioneering. (Also, a popular video game from the 1980’s!) LESSON APPLICATIONS: Currency Conversions Decimals Rounding Calculators

Heading West… The Oregon trail was the main wagon route to the West between 1840 and 1860. It stretched 2,020 miles from Missouri to Oregon passing through the Rocky Mountains.

The journey was slow and tough…. Source: “The Oregon Trail” http://www Covered wagons would travel over the trail at about 2 mph. Many had to walk the 2020 miles as their wagons were too full.  In dry weather, air was filled with dust from wheels and hooves.  In wet weather, the trail was a river of mud.  Wagons often broke down, and some were lost in rivers.   Buffalo and Native Americans One in 10 died along the way, most likely from diseases like cholera and accidental gunshots! No boats, but eventually trains.

What it looks like today… The wagon ruts still exist in places! This picture of the trail was taken by Mrs. Gardner in 2008 in Wyoming.

It’s your turn to take the journey… In spite of the hardships, the trip out west was a great adventure. Most arrived safely and settled into new farms in Oregon or ventured down to pan for gold in California! Let’s see how you would handle the trail. Head to the General Store to choose supplies then pack your wagon!

The Scenario Pair of Oxen 1 point Sturdy Boots 1 point Rope 1 point Hardtack 1 point Yards of Cloth 1 point Kettle 1 point Warm Clothing 1 point Tinderbox 1 point Spare Axle OR $5 1 point Rifle 1 point Butcher Knife 1 point Needle and Thread 1 point Saw 1 point Plow 1 point

12-14 points Did you survive? Everyone survived! Your farm is thriving. You even took little vacation to California and found some gold! So now you’re rich.

9-11 points You’ve survived! You’re healthy! Congratulations! The only thing keeping you in this bracket is hard work. Get back to it.

6-8 Points Everyone survived … for now. Some family members are not in good health. They cannot help with your new cabin or the farming. YOU’RE STRUGGLING! You look like this:

0-5 Points A family member did not make it to the end of the journey.

For resources, contact me at: ngardner@st-columbas.org

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