Oregon Trail Decision-Making Worksheet

Melinda·

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I need a worksheet using the Oregon Trail Game as a way to teach about the Oregon Trail. I also would like to add something about the California Gold Rush

This educational resource engages students in exploring the historical decision-making challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail and participants in the California Gold Rush during the 1840s to 1860s. Through game-based scenarios, students are tasked with crucial decisions such as choosing their occupations, prioritizing supplies, and navigating dangerous situations like river crossings and disease outbreaks. The resource highlights the complexities of life on the trail, the consequences of choices made, and the geopolitical context of westward migration. It invites reflective analysis on how these historical experiences compare to modern economic opportunities and migration, emphasizing the impact of geography and resource limitations on settlers’ decisions.