Process
To begin, your team will need to choose roles. Each role comes with it's own set of jobs, and you must all work together to create your argument.
Father- This person will decide which supplies are needed for the journey, how to store those supplies, and how much it will cost.
Mother- This person prepares for the obstacles that will be faced on the journey. Think about the weather, what people or animals you might encounter, and other potential obstacles. Leave food to the Oldest Sister, and transportation to the Uncle.
Uncle- This person maps out the journey. Decide how long you'll be traveling, how far you will go (final destination), and how you will get there (transportation).
Oldest Sister- This person decides what foods you will have for your meals, how often to eat, how to prepare the meals, and how to get more food while you are on the trails. Make sure Father is packing the supplies you might need in order to prepare these meals.
Once your roles are chosen, you will research on your own using the graphic organizers provided. Be sure to think about the essential question "Why should we travel West?" "How would this be helpful/or hurtful to our family?"
Father- This person will decide which supplies are needed for the journey, how to store those supplies, and how much it will cost.
Mother- This person prepares for the obstacles that will be faced on the journey. Think about the weather, what people or animals you might encounter, and other potential obstacles. Leave food to the Oldest Sister, and transportation to the Uncle.
Uncle- This person maps out the journey. Decide how long you'll be traveling, how far you will go (final destination), and how you will get there (transportation).
Oldest Sister- This person decides what foods you will have for your meals, how often to eat, how to prepare the meals, and how to get more food while you are on the trails. Make sure Father is packing the supplies you might need in order to prepare these meals.
Once your roles are chosen, you will research on your own using the graphic organizers provided. Be sure to think about the essential question "Why should we travel West?" "How would this be helpful/or hurtful to our family?"
Step 1Research your individual information using the resources links and books listed below. Your title is linked to your recording sheet.
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Step 2As a group discuss your findings and decide if you are staying put or traveling West. Create a Pros and Cons list with information from each member of the group.
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Step 3As a group, create a presentation explaining your findings and your opinion. Include your Pros and Cons list. Possible ideas include a Powerpoint, Glogster, brochure, skit, or original idea that is pre-approved.
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Step 4Present. Be sure to turn in all research and documents. Check the Evaluation to make sure you have all required information. Visit the Conclusion to see how you can take this project even farther!
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Online Resources
The Oregon Trail
Travel Information
Trails West: The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail Maps
Trails West: The Sante Fe Trail
All About Pioneers
Pioneer Life in America
Frontier House
Travel Information
Trails West: The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail Maps
Trails West: The Sante Fe Trail
All About Pioneers
Pioneer Life in America
Frontier House
Print Resources
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America Series)
...If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon by Ellen Levine
...If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon by Ellen Levine