Oregon Trail - 5th Edition - Enhanced Educator Version

Item Description:

Oregon Trail 5th Edition EEV 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 Westward 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. The Enhanced Educator Version includes class progress reporting and other exclusive features that support use in a school setting.

FEATURES

• Montgomery family tales complement 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, botany, cultural history, and historical fiction
• Teacher Resource CD includes teacher guide, user guide, lesson plans, and more 
• Builds on the classic simulation engine of Oregon Trail II—on a single CD-ROM!

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• 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