Oregon Trail Webquest
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Oregon Trail Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Oregon Trail by completing a great internet-based worksheet. The Oregon Trail Webquest uses a very student friendly website that covers the important history and has fun facts about the Oregon Trail. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below.
Click here to view the website.
The webquest contains 38 questions and is a great way to introduce or to have your students go into more depth on the Oregon Trail. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest will take most students at least 30 to 50 minutes to complete depending on age. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. Word and PDF versions are included.
I would like to thank Dandy Doodles for their wonderful clip art!
This lesson plan is in the following collection:
American West and Westward Expansion Lesson Plan Collection
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