Last Thursday the 5th graders participated in a re-enactment of the Oregon Trail. This was the culmination of their studies about this important historical event. The students were put into teams of 6 and had to provide a covered wagon for the journey along with food and authentic clothing. Our school has a beautiful ELA (environmental learning area) and the trail wound through the property and included stops at "forts" along the way. There were 17 stops including Fort Kearney, Platte River, Independence Rock, Soda Springs, Fort Hall and Fort Walla Walla. Teams earned points based on their knowledge of the trail and redeemed them for things like cattle roping and panning for gold.
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