Details
Pages
14 Pages
Subject
History, US History
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Games
Standard
Not standard specific
Description
Take your students on a historical adventure with this Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity introduces students to the dangerous journey made by thousands of pioneers during the westward expansion. Through interactive reading passages and clues (questions), students will navigate through material and uncover the code word.
Students will explore the reasons families ventured west, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their migration on American history. This scavenger hunt is designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, all without requiring any prior knowledge of the Oregon Trail.
What's Included:
Pre Scavenger Hunt Activity: Determine what students now before they begin the hunt by asking students to complete the true/false statements included. At the end of the activity, students return to this page to find out if what they thought they knew was correct. A place to spark a class discussion.
10 Short Reading Passages: Each passage focuses on one particular aspect of the overall topic
10 Code Word Questions: Students answer questions from the readings to discover the code word they will write on their answer sheet.
Student Recording Sheet: Keeps track of progress and answers, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Teacher Directions/Suggestions: Ideas to help you get the most out of the scavenger hunt. Easy-to-follow instructions to set up and use the scavenger hunt.
Answer Key: For quick and easy reference to facilitate discussion and verify answers.
Post Writing Activity: Extend the learning by asking students to summarize what they've learned. A summary page is included that also includes a list of words students can use in their writing.
How It Works:
Students start at any reading card which you've posted around the room. Each card contains a short passage followed by a question that when answered reveals a code word. This code word then directs students to the next card in a sequence unknown to them, requiring multiple interactions with the text to decode the mystery. Students can start at any card which allows your entire class to hunting at the same time. The challenge culminates in deciphering a final mystery word and 4-digit code, promoting critical thinking and retention of information.
Ideal for Introduction or Review:
While perfectly suited for introducing new units as no prior knowledge is required, this scavenger hunt can also serve as a light-hearted review, refreshing students' knowledge in an interactive manner.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
Students will explore the reasons families ventured west, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their migration on American history. This scavenger hunt is designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, all without requiring any prior knowledge of the Oregon Trail.
What's Included:
Pre Scavenger Hunt Activity: Determine what students now before they begin the hunt by asking students to complete the true/false statements included. At the end of the activity, students return to this page to find out if what they thought they knew was correct. A place to spark a class discussion.
10 Short Reading Passages: Each passage focuses on one particular aspect of the overall topic
10 Code Word Questions: Students answer questions from the readings to discover the code word they will write on their answer sheet.
Student Recording Sheet: Keeps track of progress and answers, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Teacher Directions/Suggestions: Ideas to help you get the most out of the scavenger hunt. Easy-to-follow instructions to set up and use the scavenger hunt.
Answer Key: For quick and easy reference to facilitate discussion and verify answers.
Post Writing Activity: Extend the learning by asking students to summarize what they've learned. A summary page is included that also includes a list of words students can use in their writing.
How It Works:
Students start at any reading card which you've posted around the room. Each card contains a short passage followed by a question that when answered reveals a code word. This code word then directs students to the next card in a sequence unknown to them, requiring multiple interactions with the text to decode the mystery. Students can start at any card which allows your entire class to hunting at the same time. The challenge culminates in deciphering a final mystery word and 4-digit code, promoting critical thinking and retention of information.
Ideal for Introduction or Review:
While perfectly suited for introducing new units as no prior knowledge is required, this scavenger hunt can also serve as a light-hearted review, refreshing students' knowledge in an interactive manner.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
Take your students on a historical adventure with this Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity introduces students to the dangerous journey made by thousands of pioneers during the westward expansion. Through interactive reading passages and clues (questions), students will... more
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