Learn why and how so many 19th Century Americans went west on the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trail.

Recommended Age/Grade Level

Recommended for Grades 3-8

Curriculum Concepts

This program is designed to meet curriculum standards for both Kansas and Missouri schools including economics, geography, social studies and history standards.  View a complete list of Kansas and Missouri standards for this program.

Hands-On Activities

This program is typically split into four different educational activities with students rotating between the stations.  Activities can include but are not limited to:

• Pan for "gold"
• Crack a bullwhip
• Pack a conestoga wagon
• Cook over an open fire
• Grind coffee
• Stagecoach ride

"Outstanding!  The 3rd graders loved this program!" - Third grade teacher