Oregon Trail
Did you know that without the Oregon Trail much of the American
West, including States like California, Nevada, Idaho, and Washington, would
likely be a
part of Canada or Mexico today? From the time when colonies were first established
in America, the northeastern coast of the nation became heavily populated.
Around 1843 people began to look to the West not only for more room to live
but also for new opportunities and exploration. As the only way for settlers
to get across the mountains, the Oregon Trail served as the pathway to the
West.
As travelers journeyed westward, they experienced a whole new world! However, the path was very difficult with death, disease, and destruction taking their toll on those taking part in the 'great migration.' Over a 25 year period more than a half million people went west on the Trail. Some went in search of farmland while others traveled in search of gold. The glory years of the Oregon Trail finally ended in 1869, when the transcontinental railroad was completed.
The Task
Your task is to complete a Powerpoint presentaion using hyperlinks. You will be responsible for 8 slides :
Slide 1
Introduction
slide using the diagram format and hyperlinks
Slide 2 and Slide 3 - Pioneers (Choose 2 of the below) - Use at least 5 bullets for each topic
Who were the Pioneers?
Why did they travel to the frontier?
Where did the pioneers travel to?
What are some of the trails they used?
What did they take with them?
How did they travel?
What were their wagons like?
What was a Wagon Train?
Who led the Wagon Train?
What were their lives like on the trail?
What did they do after reaching their new homes?
Slide 4 - Life On The Trail (Choose 2 of the below) - Use at least 5 bullets for each topic
tools and utensils
fire building
cooking
candlemaking
making food
games and toys
medical
quilting bee
soap making
tanning skins
pioneer toys
songs
games
Slide 5 - Hardships Along The Way (Choose 2 of the below) - Use at least 5 bullets for each topic
blizzards
Indians
prairie fires
rainstorms
finding food
first - aid on the trail
crossing the rivers
dangers on the trail
Slide 6 - Famous Pioneers (Short biography of one) - At least 10 bullets
Buffalo Bill Cody
Daniel Boone
Jim Bowie
Kit Carson
Davy Crockett
Wyatt Earp
Calamity Jane
Sam Houston
Annie Oakley
Belle Star
Slide 7 - Photos - Use at least 5 to 6 photos
Pictures choose some pictures that you have discovered in your research and be sure to write a caption explaining each one.
Slide 8 - Reflection
What are your thoughts?
Would you consider going? Why, why not?
Process:
Get your information from the below websites and video clips
Brain Pop - Westward Expansion