A Pathfinder for 4th Grade
	Pack the dishes, the quilts and the kids. WAGONS, HO! It was the 1840's - 1860's and the United States government was giving away free land out west. All you had to do was survive the hardships of the trail and claim your land. Many families took the challenge, packed the wagon and headed west on the Oregon Trail. To find out about their struggle to survive, follow the links on this pathfinder. It will help you find information in your school library media, on the Internet and in the community about the Oregon Trail.
	Books Magazines Internet Sites Videos CD-ROM Dewey Numbers Keywords Phrases Community Resources State EALRs
	Print Resources-Books and Magazines
	There are some excellent books for kids about the Oregon Trail. A few of the books are listed below. To locate more books, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the online library catalog. NONFICTION 917.804 Kni Knight, Amelia Stewart. The Way West Journal of a Pioneer Woman. An adaptation of the diary of a woman who journeyed from Iowa to the Oregon Territory in 1853 with her family.   921 WHI Dodd, Lawrence Narcissa. Whitman on the Oregon Trail   978 Lev Levine, Ellen. If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon Describes what it was like for pioneers to travel by covered wagon to Oregon.   978 Ste Stefoff, Rebecca. The Oregon Trail in American History Explores the great westward migration on the Oregon Trail in the nineteenth century and the experiences of those who traveled that way.   978.02 Ste Steedman, Scott. A Frontier Fort on the Oregon Trail   979.5 Fis Fisher, Leonard Everett. The Oregon Trail Charts the journey of those who followed the Oregon Trail in the first half of the nineteenth century. FICTION E Ger Gerrard, Roy. Wagons West! A young woman, her family and her neighbors team up and set off for better fortune out West in Oregon.   FIC Fra Frazier, Neta Lohnes. Stout-hearted Seven Recounts the adventures of the seven Sager children during their journey to Oregon where they were adopted by Marcus and Narcissa Whitman.   FIC Gre Gregory, Kristiana. Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: the Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 In her diary, thirteen-year-old Hattie chronicles her family's arduous journey from Missouri to Oregon.   FIC Hoo Hooks, William H. Pioneer Cat When a young pioneer girl smuggles a cat aboard the wagon train taking her family from Missouri to Oregon, it turns out to be very useful.   FIC MOE Moeri, Louise. Save Queen of Sheba After miraculously surviving a Sioux Indian raid on the trail to Oregon, a brother and sister set out with few provisions to find the rest of the settlers   FIC Mor Morrow, Honore. On to Oregon! The story of the epic journey of the Sager children by covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1848.   FIC Pau Paulsen, Gary. Mr. Tucket In 1848, while on a wagon train headed for Oregon, fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians.   FIC Ste Stevens, Carla. Trouble for Lucy As she and her family travel the Oregon Trail in 1843, Lucy's puppies persist in creating trouble.   FIC Van Van Leeuwen, Jean. Bound for Oregon A fictionalized account of the journey made by nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd and her family from their home in Arkansas westward over the Oregon Trail in 1852.   PRO 746.9 Cro Cross, Mary Bywater. Treasures in the Trunk: Quilts of the Oregon Trail Tells about the memories, dreams, and accomplishments of the pioneer women who traveled the Oregon Trail, and the quilts that they made. Return to Top
	Online Resources--Internet Sites
	The Web sites listed on this page have been previewed and selected for this topic. If additional information is needed, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the Internet. General Information About the Trail The Oregon-Trail Home page Don't miss this site! You'll find a complete primer on the Oregon Trail, historic sites on the trail, fantastic facts about the Oregon Trail, and diaries and memoirs. Site was developed to accompany the award-winning PBD video.   National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretative Center at Flagstaff Hill Their history of the trail includes basic facts about the trail, frequently asked questions, artifacts, a map, and links to other sites. Excellent resource!   Oregon Trail History Library - Main Menu At The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center, you can find information about provisions and prices of the era, prairie schooner diagram, frequently asked questions about the trail, maps, and biographies of pioneers of the time. Great site!   In Search of the Oregon Trail Developed to complement the PBS video, this webpage includes materials for teaching about the trail. A printable map and trivia quiz are also available.   OREGON TRAIL: The Trail West Contains links to numerous Oregon Trail sites on the web, as well as other pioneer trails.   History Net - Oregon Trail Excellent map of the trail can be found at this site.   TRAILS OVERVIEW A short history of the Oregon and other trails. Be sure to visit the Oregon Trail Shortcuts to find out about the numerous attempts to create "shortcuts" along the trail. Some are listed on this page.   The Applegate Trail Three brothers attempted to establish a safer route on the southern section of the Oregon Trail.   Three Island Crossing Find out how pioneers used these islands to cross the Snake River in Idaho.   FORT LARAMIE National Historic Site Information about this historic site along the trail from the National Parks Service. Click on "IN depth" to take the virtual tour.   Whitman Museum National Historic Site Has several activities for learning and teaching about the history of the Pacific Northwest and the Oregon Trail. Teachers click here to download activities.   Oregon Trail ruts View an image of the incredible ruts dug into the ground by the wagons of early pioneers along the Oregon Trail.   Donner Party A brief account of the tragic results of one wagon train. Daily Life on the Trail PIONEERS What was life like on the trail for early pioneers? Visit this ThinkQuest site to find out.   The Overland Trail Links--Everyday Life Along The Trail   Activities Oregon Trail Adventure An interactive adventure created by a teacher. Includes list of many print resources and Web links.   National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretative Center at Flagstaff Hill Click on "Teachers and Kids" to access coloring pages, information about kids on the trail and more. Teachers can download the Oregon Trail Resource Guide.   Return to Top
	Videos, CD-ROM, Laserdiscs, etc.
	Our library has the following multimedia resources on your topic: Search the North Central ESD Media Coop Online Catalog for videos and laserdiscs. Teachers can book online. Students - ask your teacher to send for the material you need. CD-ROM 978 Ore Oregon Trail II Return to Top
	Dewey Decimal Numbers to Browse
	If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about the Oregon Trail, look for these numbers: 978 - Oregon Trail Return to Top
	Keywords and Phrases for Searching
	Do you need additional information? Use these words and phrases to search KidQUEST Magazine Index, your library online catalog, the NCRL Online Catalog, CD-ROM or print encyclopedias or the World Wide Web: Oregon Trail Westward Movement Oregon Territory Overland journeys to the Pacific Frontier and pioneer life Pioneer Return to Top
	Community Resources-People and Places
	The following community contacts may help you with your topic: North Central Washington Museum NCRL - Wenatchee Public Library's Online Catalog Return to Top
	Information Literacy EALRs and other Resources for Teachers
	History 2. The student applies the methods of social science investigation to investigate, compare and contrast interpretations of historical events To meet this standard, the student will: 2.1 investigate and research   Benchmark 1 ask questions to identify a problem from the past locate, gather, and process information from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including photographs, drawings, artifacts, oral accounts, and documents 2.2 analyze historical information Benchmark 1 organize and record information compare and contrast information from different historical sources 2.3 synthesize information and reflect on findings Benchmark 1 express findings; explain why interpretations of the same historical event can differ examine earlier steps in the investigative process and propose improvements to the process used  Return to Top
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