Has anyone taught using these materials before? I'm starting a unit on pioneers when we get back from spring break next year. I'm using most of the episodes in the teaching guide, but with a few reading passages and activities thrown in from other resources. I'd love any suggestions you might have!
My only experience with teaching the Oregon Trail is what I have seem other teachers do. I don't know what Storypath is, but I have some ideas to share. I saw a teacher take her kids on a segment of the Oregon Trail each day. They had to ford a stream, climb a mountain. They used wagons to carry all their supplies. Each child had to do a craft of some sort related to the OT. My GS sewed a patchwork pillow. Yes, in 4th grade he used the sewing machine and did a great job. He was so proud of that project. (I showed him how to use the machine, and had him sew one seam, and off he went.) Since I am in Oregon, a lot of local museums have take to school projects for teachers.
I've never used storypath either. There are some Oregon trail simulations on the net for free that are really good. I think no matter what you are using, the kids will love it. This is a special unit that I've never had any trouble teaching!
