Students compare and contrast the realistic and romantic art and literature about experiences on the Oregon Trail. Using this information, they compare their viewpoints and write messages on what they believe it was like on a trip down...

Learners explore prairie life. In this Oregon Trail lesson, students read literature regarding the move west and participate in cross-curricular activities. Learners should take digital photographs of the participation in activities and...

Fourth graders demonstrate knowledge of the size of a wagon by making several different predictions. They develop a list of items that pioneers would need while traveling on a wagon train.