Oregon Trail Project | Research and Travel Brochure | Printable & Digital
- PDF
- Google Apps™
What educators are saying
Description
Fun Oregon Trail Project! Students research the Oregon Trail to create a historical travel brochure detailing the overland experience. After researching the Oregon Trail, students are ready to create their travel brochures and apply their knowledge. ***Printable PDF AND Google Drive Resource Included!***
This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the links that will allow you to make your own copy of the resources for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:
♥ Best purchase yet!! Absolutely loved this activity! Thank You!
♥ Awesome! Loved that the websites were included!
♥ A fun activity for class that focused on different aspects of the Oregon Trail.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Teacher's Guide: Teacher tips and tricks are included to make implementing this lesson a breeze! The teacher's guide also includes student friendly websites that can be used to complete the entire research guide.
Oregon Trail Research Guide: The student research guide is broken down into categories making it easy to follow and complete independently using the internet. A space for a bibliography is also included.
Complete Travel Brochure Directions: The directions are easy to follow and outline the necessary requirements for completing each panel of the travel brochure.
Oregon Trail Travel Brochure Template: The travel brochure template is ready for students to add information after completing the research guide. Brochure panels include:
→ Cover Page
→ Frequently Asked Questions
→ Reasons for Moving West
→ Oregon Trail Information (Food, Weapons, Facts)
→ Supply Company Advertisement
→ Black Outline Map
Oregon Trail Research Guide Sample Answers: Sample answers are provided for the entire research guide.
Oregon Trail Travel Brochure Rubric: The rubric provides students with clear expectations for completing the travel brochure. Students are graded on historical accuracy, completion, neatness, and effort.
ADDITIONAL US HISTORY RESOURCES:
13 Colonies Text, Map Lesson, and Quiz (Digital and Printable)
Lewis and Clark Map Lesson and Task Cards
Historical Documents Primary Source Bundle (Printable and Digital)
Want a FREE resource each month? Click HERE to follow Literacy in Focus, and you will be sent the monthly freebie!
Thank you!
©Literacy In Focus
