"Westward ho! If you travel across certain parts of the United States, you can still see wagon wheel ruts where people crossed the West in search of more opportunity and better lives more than 200 years ago! The Oregon Trail: The Journey Across the Country From Lewis and Clark to the Transcontinental Railroad offers readers ages 9 to 12 a fascinating look at the explorers and settlers who traveled this route during the westward expansion of the United States.
- Encourages readers to connect historic events to present-day political issues, such as, diversity, migration, and immigration.
- Excerpts of primary sources and links to online primary sources enhance the narrative and engage readers in historical analysis."
(from publisher's description)
Growing up, one of few computer games my family played was about traveling on the Oregon Trail. I loved to figure the way west. I cannot wait to read your book.
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DeleteMy private special needs school sophomore class has the Oregon Trail as part of their curriculum. I work with the students on this subject, I would love a chance to receive this book. Thanks very much.
ReplyDeleteNo matter where you are, or who you are, please note that Oregon Trail stories are lopsided, misrepresenting what was going on with respect to Native peoples and their lands.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what book you use, you're doing a disservice to your students if you do not correct that misrepresentation.
That's always a major consideration when presenting stories from history. Students must think about who is telling the story and why, as well as whose stories are being left out. For those who don't know, Debbie is a great resource in that area.
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