Introduction
The Stratton Company, or Stat Co for short, has been hired to find talented and experienced men and women to lead a group of 50 settlers west across the United States. The Wagon Train will leave Independence Missouri in the Spring, and travel west to California. In order for the group to survive in good order, a good plan must be created and carried out. We are looking for three people with the right stuff. If you think your the right group for the job, submit a travel plan with with a particular attention to detail on the the following jobs: Wagon Captain, Wagon Master, and Cookie. The group with the best plan will be hired to lead our train.
Task
Your job over the next three days will be to convince the CEO of Strat Co. to choose your group to lead these eager settlers west to Oregon. Each group of three will: 1. Gather data for their job. 2. Report to their respective group and share. 3. Create a supplies list to begin your trip. Keep in mind each job only has one wagon maximum for supplies. 4. Create a plan of travel.
Process
Day 1: Each of you will choose one role to perform in order to complete the presentation. First read the roles below and
decide which role each person on your team will fulfill. Remember to use your strengths and talents to the fullest as you choose your role.
Role One: Wagon Captain
In order to create a plan to most safely travel the Oregon Trail you need an effective leader. Use the links below to collect information on proper preparation of unforeseen problems of a wagon train. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items your will need for your trip
Problem faced by wagon trains
Problems faced by wagon trains 2
Donner Party Mistakes
Role Two: Wagon Master
You can only travel as fast as your slowest wagon. Use the link below to collect information on the proper upkeep and maintenance of your wagons. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items you will need for your trip.
Wagon Parts
Wagon Repair
Wagon Tools
Role Two: Cookie
A wagon train can only move fast on a full stomach. Use the link below to collect information about how much food to bring and how to make food with what is on the trail. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items you will need for your trip.
Chuck Wagon
Recipes
Supplies
Now for the challenge!
Day 2-3:
Return to your original group of three. Each person should briefly present their findings and work to the team. Everyone should work together and create a Purchase List and Travel Plan. These plans may be presented in any format, any medium.
Good Luck!!!
decide which role each person on your team will fulfill. Remember to use your strengths and talents to the fullest as you choose your role.
Role One: Wagon Captain
In order to create a plan to most safely travel the Oregon Trail you need an effective leader. Use the links below to collect information on proper preparation of unforeseen problems of a wagon train. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items your will need for your trip
Problem faced by wagon trains
Problems faced by wagon trains 2
Donner Party Mistakes
Role Two: Wagon Master
You can only travel as fast as your slowest wagon. Use the link below to collect information on the proper upkeep and maintenance of your wagons. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items you will need for your trip.
Wagon Parts
Wagon Repair
Wagon Tools
Role Two: Cookie
A wagon train can only move fast on a full stomach. Use the link below to collect information about how much food to bring and how to make food with what is on the trail. Use this labor paper to collect your data. Create a list of items you will need for your trip.
Chuck Wagon
Recipes
Supplies
Now for the challenge!
Day 2-3:
Return to your original group of three. Each person should briefly present their findings and work to the team. Everyone should work together and create a Purchase List and Travel Plan. These plans may be presented in any format, any medium.
Good Luck!!!
Resources (see above)
Evaluation
Group Rubric
Conclusion
I see your plan has been submitted to Stat Co. I hope your group was chosen to lead my expedition, and I look forward to a long employment history with my company. I hope you learned a lot about the Oregon Trail and all its complexities. Do you think you would have survived the journey?