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Travel the Oregon Trail!

March 3rd, 2022

History Globe: The Oregon Trail

(www.historyglobe.com/ot/otmap1.htm)

Grades 4-12, with parental supervision

At this website, you can virtually follow the pioneer path along the Oregon Trail and see the natural landmarks, forts, and trading posts that they saw on their long and dangerous journey West.

When you get to the site you will see a menu tab at the top of the page. Click on “1843 Map” and “Modern Map” to compare the path of the Oregon Trail then and now.

Click on “Trail Tour” to begin your virtual journey through photographs and historical paintings accompanied by interesting facts and trivia about:

  • Independence, Missouri
  • Courthouse Rock
  • Chimney Rock
  • Fort Laramie
  • Independence Rock
  • Fort Bridger
  • Soda Springs
  • Fort Hall
  • Fort Boise
  • Whitman Mission
  • The Dalles
  • Oregon City

You can also view information about the landmarks by clicking on their locations on the maps.

NOTE: The “Travel Links” button was originally intended to lead to travel information for those who wanted to visit the Oregon Trail. However, most of the links now lead to error messages and/or to redirects that we have not reviewed. Parents, AS ALWAYS, MUST PREVIEW AND SUPERVISE USE of this website.

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Video Library for Social Studies

April 8th, 2021

File Folder Fun – Social Studies

(filefolderfun.com/SearchAge)

Grades 1-3, with parental supervision

 

This site offers free, printable file folder games and activities that help young children learn about topics in Social Studies.

When you get to the site, scroll down to the grade you are interested in and click on the link for the Social Studies related activities. Or to make it easier, we have listed the links below: 

  • First Grade Social Studies – The Oregon Trail, U.S. symbols, Shadow Statues
  • Second Grade Social Studies – National Landmarks, History of the Oregon Trail, continents and oceans
  • Third Grade Social Studies – Founding Fathers matching game

Read the explanation and/or instructions, then download the game/activity you are interested in. There are also skill-building links and supplementary resources.

The activities at this site are for younger children, but older children may enjoy preparing them for their siblings.

(While there are a variety of free file folder activities at this commercial site, there are much more available for sale.)

When you are through exploring the Social Studies activities, check out the Language Arts, Science, and Math activities for grades PreK-3. There is so much at this site, so bookmark it to return often!

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Free “File Folder” Social Studies Games

October 31st, 2019

 

It’s Thursday, October 31, 2019, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

File Folder Fun – Social Studies

(filefolderfun.com/SearchAge)

Age Range: 6-8 (Grades 1-3, with parental supervision)

 

This site offers free, printable file folder games and activities that help young children learn about topics in Social Studies.

When you get to the site, scroll down to the grade you are interested in and click on the link for the Social Studies related activities. Or to make it easier, we have listed the links below: 

Read the explanation and/or instructions, then download the game/activity you are interested in. There are also skill building links and supplementary resources.


The activities at this site are for younger children, but older children may enjoy preparing them for their siblings.

(While there are a variety of free file folder activities at this commercial site, there are many more available for sale.)

When you are through exploring the Social Studies activities, check out the Language Arts, Science, and Math activities for grades PreK-3. There is so much at this site, so bookmark it to return often!

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Take a Virtual Trip Along the Oregon Trail

May 25th, 2018

 

It’s Friday, May 25, 2018, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

History Globe: The Oregon Trail

(www.historyglobe.com/ot/otmap1.htm)

Age Range: 9-18 (Grades 4-12, with parental supervision)

 

At this website you can virtually follow the pioneer path along the Oregon Trail and see the natural landmarks, forts, and trading posts that they saw on their long and dangerous journey West.

When you get to the site you will see a menu tab at the top of the page. Click on “1843 Map” and “Modern Map” to compare the path of the Oregon Trail then and now.

Click on “Trail Tour” to begin your virtual journey through photographs and historical paintings accompanied by interesting facts and trivia about: 

  • Independence, Missouri
  • Courthouse Rock
  • Chimney Rock
  • Fort Laramie
  • Independence Rock
  • Fort Bridger
  • Soda Springs
  • Fort Hall
  • Fort Boise
  • Whitman Mission
  • The Dalles
  • Oregon City

You can also view information about the landmarks by clicking on their locations on the maps. 

NOTE:  The “Travel Links” button was originally intended to lead to travel information for those who wanted to visit the Oregon Trail. However, most of the links now lead to error messages and/or to redirects that we have not reviewed. Parents, AS ALWAYS, MUST PREVIEW AND SUPERVISE USE of this website.

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Explore the Oregon Trail

March 22nd, 2018

 

It’s Thursday, March 22, 2018, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

National Oregon/California Trail Center – Trail Basics

(www.oregontrailcenter.org/HistoricalTrails/OregonCaliforniaTrails.htm)

Age Range: 9-18 (Grades 4-12, with parental supervision)

 

Take an adventure on the Oregon Trail with this website from The National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho.

Discover what life was like traveling on the more than 2,000-mile wagon trail from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon. Using the right-hand sidebar menu explore trail basics such as: 

  • The Trek West – Who were the people who traveled the trail and why?
  • The Starting Point – Learn a little about Independence, Missouri.
  • The Wagon – Understand the importance of a good wagon to make the trek.
  • Mules, Horses, or Oxen – Which animal was best suited to pull the trail wagons?
  • Supplies – What things were needed for life on the trail?
  • A Day on the Trail – Discover what a typical day on the trail may have been like.
  • Dangers – What types of threats did the pioneers face?
  • Indians – Learn about Indian interactions with pioneers.

When you have finished learning the basics through the texts and images, use the upper menu to learn more. Under Historical Trails, select “Pioneers Talk” to read journal excerpts from folks who traveled the trail in the 1850’s. Select “Local Trail Landmarks” to see various important locations along the path. Browse through the various “Links” options to learn more about the Oregon/California Trail, western history, and other local and regional travel.

Use this website to supplement your U.S. history studies of pioneers, western expansion, and more.

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Oregon Trail Virtual Tour

February 4th, 2011

Hi!  It’s Friday, February 4, 2011 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
HistoryGlobe.com: Oregon Trail Tour

Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)

At this website you can virtually follow the pioneer path along the Oregon Trail and see the natural landmarks, forts, and trading posts that they saw on their long and dangerous journey West.  

When you get to the site you will see a menu tab at the top of the page. Click on “1843 Map” and “Modern Map” to compare the path of the Oregon Trail then and now.

Click on “Trail Tour” to begin your virtual journey through photographs and historical paintings accompanied by interesting facts and trivia about:

  • Independence, Missouri
  • Courthouse Rock
  • Chimney Rock
  • Fort Laramie
  • Independence Rock
  • Fort Bridger
  • Soda Springs
  • Fort Hall
  • Fort Boise
  • Whitman Mission
  • The Dalles
  • Oregon City

You can also view information about the landmarks by clicking on their locations on the maps. 

NOTE:  The “Travel Links” button was originally intended to lead to travel information for those who wanted to visit the Oregon Trail. However, most of the links now lead to error messages and/or to redirects that I have not reviewed.  Parents, AS ALWAYS, MUST PREVIEW AND SUPERVISE USE of this website.

Enjoy!

 

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.ClickSchooling.com

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