Re-creating the Oregon Trail- Board game Project

Excellent start on our board game project everyone!  Scroll down to see our pictures from the library/media center last week.

Remember,
  • Period 4 and 5 that your project is due at the END of the class period on Monday, January 28.  
  • Period 1 and 6, your project is due on Wednesday, January 30.  
  • Period 3, instead of the project, your essay is due on Monday, January 28.  

For your reference, here are the project requirements as posted on Canvas:

Project requirements:
1. The game must include a map of the US with the following:
  • Lousiana territory
  • Oregon territory
  • Spanish territory (Florida)
  • Spanish/Mexican territory
  • Mississippi River
  • Snake River
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Great Plains
  • Sonoran Desert
  • Mojave Desert
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
2. Have clear directions and objectives for the game.
3. Have a clear and specific "troubleshooting" guide
4. It must be appropriate for players age 10+
5. It must be historically accurate with dates and events

Group Work




Game pieces