1. PIONEER SIMULATION 4TH GRADE 5 Day Journey

2. Role Attributes STRENGTH – task performance COMMON SENSE – wisdom, understanding, reasoning HUNTING / FISHNG SKILLS – food & survival NEGOTIATION SKILLS – influence others for good MEDIAL EXPERTISE – caring for sick or injured HEALTH – life status; 5 = healthy, 0 = death Food & Money determined along the journey

3. Process Select a role & Wagon Company name: complete profile page & Wagon Company Journal Select scenario choice. Calculate points. Wagon Company Journal: take turns recording dates, roles, travel time, money & supplies Write in Diary: in character perspective include events of the day, simulation dates, & insights to the experience

4. Episode 1 • Scenario 1: Crossing Big Blue • Use the ferry to cross the river and pay $15 • Ask for another way to cross the river. • Float the wagon across the river. • Scenario 2: The Snake-Oil Salesman • Pass and not buy the Miracle Elixir • Buy the Miracle Elixir and negotiate a price • Buy the Miracle Elixir and drink some

5. Episode 2 • Scenario 1: Crossing the Platte River • Hope the river level drops • Try to cross the river by floating wagon • Scenario 2: Lightning, Thunder, and Pounding Hail • Ready for the storm • Not ready for the storm

6. Episode 3 • Scenario 1: Exposed to Cholera • Not catch the disease • Infected with cholera • Scenario 2: Meeting the Shoshone • Run to the wagon and grab guns • Run to the wagon and try to get away • Try to talk to the Shoshone

7. Episode 4 • Scenario 1:Decision Time • Stop by Fort Bridger • Take the Sublette Cutoff • Scenario 2:Wagon Breakdown • Repair Wagon Mishap

8. Episode 5 • Scenario 1: Outrunning Winter • Winter Storm Difficulties • Scenario 2: Fort Walla Walla and the Homestretch • Cascade Crossing Difficulties • Rafting the Columbia River

9. Epilogue Build a Cabin and Plant a Farm