tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post6080082129519205557..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: 13 Things Folks Took With Them Along the Oregon TrailEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-83998087242418852542007-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:002007-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:00That's a fun lesson. I takes me back to when I wa...That's a fun lesson. I takes me back to when I was kid learning about the Oregon Trail.HappyChyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586840416488114845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-61194297761098760882007-05-08T21:44:00.000-04:002007-05-08T21:44:00.000-04:00I always wanted to go on The Oregon Trail. But, I'...I always wanted to go on The Oregon Trail. But, I'm sure a large part of that was due to Garth Williams' most excellent illustrations...Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-7937742813337732542007-05-08T15:37:00.000-04:002007-05-08T15:37:00.000-04:00Great post! I do something similar, and I like to ...Great post! I do something similar, and I like to bring in The Prairie Traveler by Randolph Marcy (reference by memory, usually a mistake -- I'll check and come back and correct if I've got it wrong), a handbook the U.S. Army produced for the pioneers. A modern edition is in print.Rebecca Hadenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940907849228232278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-15807698271330003522007-05-07T08:41:00.000-04:002007-05-07T08:41:00.000-04:00Thanks for all of the great comments.Alasandra, I ...Thanks for all of the great comments.<BR/><BR/>Alasandra, I believe I would have found some corner of the wagon for a few books. They probably did too.<BR/><BR/>Matt, I agree...never shoot more buffalo than you can carry.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Bluebird, I hope you enjoyed your trip to my fair state.<BR/><BR/>CTG, a huge majority of my blog reading is skimming and scanning. Sometimes I misread words as well, however, I'm sure ice would have been very welcome on the trail.<BR/><BR/>taylor a, thanks for the nod. I certainly won't stop you. :)EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-28204050184019877072007-05-06T21:40:00.000-04:002007-05-06T21:40:00.000-04:00This really is a wonderful way to convey what some...This really is a wonderful way to convey what some students may find boring in a truly innovative and different fashion... That map of places along the trail is cool too!<BR/><BR/>I wanted to ask if I could nominate you for "best education blog" over at the <A HREF="http://www.bloggerschoiceawards.com" REL="nofollow">Blogger's Choice Awards</A> I think with your readership and a little self promotion (they have a "vote for me" badge you can put up with a little copying and pasting of some embed code) you would have a good shot at winning. Anyway, I'd love to see you at the top of the list. Thanks for the great blog and keep it coming!Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033884132999390612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-7882411876233387242007-05-05T22:38:00.000-04:002007-05-05T22:38:00.000-04:00I read through your list so fast that I thought it...I read through your list so fast that I thought it said, "5 pounds ice." I'm sure they were wishing for ice--not rice--on some of those torrid summer days!CaliforniaTeacherGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765655907043136511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-19810297626948400752007-05-03T21:52:00.000-04:002007-05-03T21:52:00.000-04:00I love you! I've been asked (the science teacher ...I love you! I've been asked (the science teacher who loves history) to put together a Oregon Trail/Pioneer class for the gifted camp I teach at every summer! Your blog is a gold mine (and I love learning from it). BTW, I'm going to be in your beloved Georgia this weekend - Civil War Symposium at Kennesaw State University!Mrs. Bluebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283080212189118357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-7603042688170500832007-05-03T11:08:00.000-04:002007-05-03T11:08:00.000-04:00Very cool idea. But be sure to remind them that th...Very cool idea. But be sure to remind them that they should never shoot more buffalo than they can carry back to the trail, and when they come to a river, ALWAYS caulk the wagon and float.<BR/><BR/>At least, that was my experience as an elementary school trailblazer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-26018919958555845272007-05-03T10:57:00.000-04:002007-05-03T10:57:00.000-04:00The funny thing about the trail is that judging by...The funny thing about the trail is that judging by the number of place here in Oregon that say they are part of it, those two must have been pretty drunk :PCinnamon Girl https://www.blogger.com/profile/06542122037324196279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-55281010845544523482007-05-03T06:58:00.000-04:002007-05-03T06:58:00.000-04:00I would have to put books in the wagon somehow. I ...I would have to put books in the wagon somehow. I don't think I could live without them.Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-56549679274218351762007-05-03T02:02:00.000-04:002007-05-03T02:02:00.000-04:00What a wonderful way to convey what it meant to tr...What a wonderful way to convey what it meant to travel the Oregon Trail to your students. We'll be heading to Washington ourselves (on vacation) in about two weeks. I think I'll talk to my son about the differences between how we are traveling now and how it was done then. <BR/><BR/>Happy TT.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-70675015338697152372007-05-02T23:56:00.000-04:002007-05-02T23:56:00.000-04:00Fascinating. I love history, and I'm so glad you'r...Fascinating. <BR/><BR/>I love history, and I'm so glad you're making it real for your students. <BR/><BR/>Mine's up. On Teachers who made a difference to me. I'm sure in 15 or so years your name will be on some lists too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com