Introduction
Yesterday you listened to a story about traveling west to Oregon.
Today you will learn more about the Oregon Trail! You and a partner will use an iPad to do research.
Process
1. Watch this video to set the scene:
2. Go here: http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/oregon_trail.php Read the section called "The Route" to answer questions 1-4 on your worksheet.
3. Next, go to the section called "Supplies" to answer question 5.
4. Go here: https://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/education-kids-trail.php Use the information at the bottom of the page about chores to answer question 6.
5. Read "Animals and plants they saw on the trail" here: http://oregontrailkids.blogspot.com/ to answer question 7.
6. Next, go here: http://www.american-historama.org/1841-1850-westward-expansion/oregon-t… and find the section called "What were the dangers and hardships of the Oregon Trail?" to answer question 8.
7. Now find the part called "Oregon Trail Facts for Kids" to answer question 9.