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Can You Survive the Oregon Trail?
Lisa Lee
Do you have the courage, wit, and stamina to survive the rough terrain on the Oregon Trail?
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
During this one hour class, students will actively engage in a choose your own adventure style game. While engaging in this activity learners will learn facts about the Oregon Trail as well as daily struggles that settlers experienced while traveling. As learners progress though the game we will discuss how this westward movement affected Indigenous Nations, the environment, as well as animal life. Students will use their background knowledge and critical thinking skills to survive on the...
Students will become familiar with what life was like on the Oregon Trail.
I am a certified teacher for grades K-6. I have taught history and geography for 11 years. I have also taken several courses and workshops on teaching Social Studies from multiple perspectives.
Handout will be posted in class the day before class. Please print out and bring to class along with a pencil or pen.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Lisa Lee
Hi! Welcome to Outschool! My journey as an educator began while I was in college. I have 23 years experience working with learners of all ages in both formal and non formal learning environments. I became a certified teacher in 2005...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 1540 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class