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If You Were a Pioneer on the Oregon Trail Lesson PlanIf You Were a Pioneer on the Oregon Trail Lesson Plan
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If You Were a Pioneer on the Oregon Trail

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Students examine what it was like to travel west on the Oregon Trail. They develop a list of questions about the trip, explore various websites, and create a story about the experiences of a 19th century family travelling on the Oregon Trail.

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K - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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