Oregon Trail 4th Edition

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As the leader of a wagon party, you'll choose your team and supplies, read maps, plan your route, and guide your team through the unknown wilderness. Tough choices lie ahead, but with the help of your wagon party and people you meet along the way, you’ll conquer this challenging journey and arrive in a new land.

ESRB Rating:   Everyone (Content suitable for persons age 6 or older.)

Description

Build decision-making and problem-solving skills on a thrilling trailblazing adventure!

• Manage Your Supplies...With a limited budget for food and supplies, how should you spend your money? Should you buy an extra wagon wheel or hope the wheels don't break?
• Organize Your Wagon Party...You'll need to build a team with the skills required to complete the rugged journey to Oregon. Should you choose a team with money or strong survival skills?
• Blaze Your Trail...Consult guidebooks, read maps, and study the landscape to choose the best route. Will you cross the raging river or continue along the trail?
• Learn History Firsthand...Read authentic journals, maps, and newspapers from the 1840s. Talk to the people you meet along the way-their advice may help you make decisions.

Real-Life Skills:
Problem-Solving
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Managing a Budget
Following Directions
Handling Emergencies
Map Reading
History
Geography
Social Studies

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Windows® 95/98
166 MHz or faster
50 MB hard drive space
32 MB RAM
800x600) color
8X CD-ROM drive
Sound card
Keyboard, mouse

Macintosh
System 7.5 or higher
Power PC8500/150 or faster
50 MB hard drive space
32 MB RAM
800x600) color
8X CD-ROM drive
Sound card
Keyboard, mouse