Lesson Plan

The Oregon Trail

Cindy Uptain, Fourth Grade Teacher

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Subject: Social Studies
Topic: The Oregon Trail
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Standards Addressed

Third Grade:

History/Social Studies:

Continuity and Change

3.3: 1 Research the explorers who visited here, the newcomers who settled here, and the people who continue to come to the region, including their cultural and religious traditions and contributions.

Language Arts:

Writing

     2.3 Write personal letter:
               a. Show awareness of the knowledge and interests of the audience and establish a purpose and
                    context.
               b. Include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, and signature.

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Instructional Objectives
       1. Explain why people moved west on the Oregon Trail.
       2. Describe life in a Wagon Train.
       3. Compare aspects of pioneer life with aspects of life today.

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Student Activities

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Assessment

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Results
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Simulation - Oregon Trail

Introductory Activity
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