Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit
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Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox.
The bonnet of the wagon will include:
• A map of the Oregon or California Trail
• A model of a labeled wagon
• A list of chores on the trail
• A list of entertainment on the trail
• Pictures and captions of 4 major landmarks
In addition, learners will draw and cutout models of items pioneers brought with them to travel west.
This packet includes…
• Introduction to Project Handout
• Wagon Checklist
• Scoring Rubric
• Wagon Construction Directions
• Title for Wagon
• Completed Map and Blank Student Map
• Labeled Wagon and Blank Student Wagon
• List of Chores on the Trail
• List of Entertainment on the Trail
• Landmark Frames
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