Text Box: The Oregon Trail Text Box: This year we have embarked on a learning journey over the Oregon Trail. We have set our stage in 1843, and have done lots of preparation for our journey. We made covered wagons, bought supplies at a local store in Independence, MO., read books about the prairies and the Oregon trial, and discovered lots of stuff along the way! Text Box: The Covered Wagons

A local blacksmith helps Pa assemble the wheels for our Prairie Schooner.

I stitched the canvas hood on myself! 

Not all prairie schooners were plain wood with white canvas tops.  Many families decorated their schooners by painting the sides, or hoods to reflect themselves, family values or beliefs.  I am not sure, however, any of the prairie schooners had pokemon ball wheels. 

Books

 

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Skylark both by Patricia Maclachlan

Pioneer Cat by William J. Hooks

Link to Oregon Trail Journal Written by Audrey and Spencer based on our journey

Here we are in Independence, MO where we bought our supplies, and our wagons.  Some of us chose our items wisely, while others may find the journey longer than expected with few supplies!

We enjoyed some grub with our fellow wagon companions.  We are sure Spencer and Malena will do fine on the journey, but Audrey may starve.
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