| Oregon Trail 5th Edition Are you ready to travel the Oregon Trail? Now features an improved interface, new characters, and even more engaging stories. Students build real-life decision-making, problem-solving, and writing skills as they immerse themselves in the history and geography of the Westware Movement. Along the trail, they meet the fictional Montgomery family and trail guide, Jed. Through Cassie Montgomery's history-based journal entries and Jed's captivating tales, the trail experience comes to life. More than ever, students come to understand the plight of historical wagon train travelers - and what they needed to do to reach their destinations alive.Montgomery family tales compliment the simulation; students both explore the trail first-hand and through the Montgomery experiences Detailed character journal filled with insights and historical adventure Enhanced Educator Version (EEV) includes student progress tracking with printable reports Exportable student journal, trail guidebook, and maps encourage students to research and write about their experiences Historical challenges include random events, health complications, and supply and trail route choices Interdisciplinary content includes geography, geology, botony, cultural history, and historical fiction Develops decision-making, team-building and problem solving skills Expands knowledge of the history and geography of the Oregon Trail Builds skills in reading comprehension, mapping, and budget management Promotes first-hand understanding of the backgrounds, skills, and motivations of historical wagon train travelers Supports cross-curricular collaboration and theme-based teaching Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP - Mac OS 8.6?9.2, OS X Power PC 180 MHz or faster Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |  |
