Wagons Ho! Hard Times! Hard Choices!

You have just hit the lesson plan jackpot! This isn't just a lesson, it's a ten-day unit covering westward expansion, pioneer life, and the Oregon Trail. Activities include baking, model building, role-play, newspaper writing, science experiments, and so much more! Even if you didn't use this as it is intended, any of the ideas could be easily incorporated into your existing curriculum.