Pack Your Wagon Oregon Trail Activity Day 1

Pack Your Wagon Oregon Trail Activity Day 1

Agenda March th 9 2017 • Do Now: Read primary sources on the what to take worksheet. Identify at • • • least 5 supplies the pioneers felt were important for their journeys. Identify at least 2 challenges the pioneers faced. using information from the primary sources identify the key supplies the pioneers needed or challenges they faced. Pack a wagon for a solo trip on the Oregon trail. Exit ticket: On a post it note list two items you consider “must haves” for the trip Homework: E. Q. sheets due March 21. Finish individual pack the wagon worksheet if not done in class.

“What to take” Primary Source Review • Each row is assigned a pioneer re-read the pioneers story and make short notes on the following. • What were supplies that they believed were most valuable? If no supplies were mentioned what can you infer about how the settlers believed they should pack for the trip? • What major challenges did pioneers fear they would face on the journey west? • Each pair will have thirty seconds to share what they learned.

Things to consider as you prepare to pack • Based in pioneer experiences what would be the most important things you would take, and why do you consider them the most important? • • Which of these would bother you the most? Why? Being hungry Being cold and wet Not having favorite and meaningful personal belongings Not feeling safe Being stranded Take a minute to consider your answer

Pack the wagon • Pack a wagon with the vital supplies listed on the worksheet as if you were going on your own. • Work Independently • Keep in mind you have a five month journey to Oregon. • Can take only 2, 400 lbs due to strain on animals.

Exit ticket 1 2 Select four supplies from your wagon that you views as “must haves” for the trip and give me two reasons why you think a person needs this item. Put your answers on a post it note and place it on the period cabnet.