#1

QUESTIONWho is going to be traveling with you?You may choose only one person and

tell what their relation to you is.

#2 Wagons

On the table are three wagons on which you can choose from. They are arranged by

size and price. There is benefits and downfalls to all. Choose the wagon that you would like.

A) Write the name of the wagonB) Write the price of the wagonC) How much weight it can hold

#3 Draft AnimalsYou will need draft animals to pull your wagon. Usually there were three

choices pioneers had. All had their ups and their downs. Write down what type of animal you wish to pull your wagon and how many you are going to purchase. Remember if you picked a bigger wagon, you may need to buy

more animals. Also consider extra animals for the trip.

Horses Mules Oxen-fast - medium speed - slow-expensive $45 - cheap $15 - mid range price $30- sometimes not - reliable but sometimes - very reliable & can reliable temperamental endure great

distances-usually teams - usually teams - usually teams of 4 of 4-6 of 4-6

(ALL ANIMALS MUST BE THE SAME)

#4 Extra Animals (for riding or food)

Often times pioneers brought other animals along. Some of these animals would be used for food along the way and others would be

used for riding. Riding animals would be used to look for food, danger, or water ahead of the slow wagon. Look at the list and see if

you would like to take additional animals. Write down what animal and how many. Include the weight if you need to.

THESE ANIMALS WOULD NOT RIDE ON THE WAGONRiding Horse With Saddle = $80

Milk Cow = $75Beef Cow = $15Feeder Pig = $10

THESE ANIMALS WOULD BE CARRIED ON YOUR WAGONChicken = $1.00 and 5 poundsTurkey = $2.50 and 15 pounds

#5 Pets

• Bringing a pet along could be beneficial in many ways. Companionship, protection, or food if a last resort are a few benefits. If you wish to bring a pet along the trip, list what type of animal. Be specific, if you bring a dog, tell me if it is a LARGE, MEDIUM, or SMALL dog. Remember though, it is another mouth to feed! If you don’t want a pet write “No Pet” next to number 5.

#6 Supplies

• Number 1-8 on your sheet. List eight supplies that you think would be essential for this type of trip. Things to think about (camping, cooking, eating, cleaning, washing, drinking, sleeping, fixing).

• Imagine supplying yourself for a six month camping trip. Do not list food or weapons here though that is numbers 7 & 8.

#7 Grocery List

• Number 1-8 on your sheet. Think about 8 food items that would be very important to take with you. Remember, there is no refrigeration, food has to last. Don’t count on hunting the whole way as there were not many animals right on the trail.

# 8 Weapons• Weapons were used for a number of reasons.

Hunting and protection were the main two. Most weapons were muzzle loading black powder guns. Pioneers had the choice of a rifle, musket, shotgun, single shot pistol, or six shot pistol. Knives, spears, bows, and arrows were also used. Usually pioneers could not afford to have all. Pick what weapons you would carry with you. Remember though, the more guns you buy the more ammunition you must buy.

#9 Boredom Busters

• Six months in a wagon can get long. What would you take with you to cut into that boredom. Remember it is the 1840’s. List at least three items you could take with you or three things you could plan to do along the way to entertain yourself.

#10 Your Tombstone

• Many travelers never made the complete journey. Just in case, you need to write an inscription for YOUR tombstone, just in case. How will people remember you? Draw a tombstone and write an inscription of what will be placed on it.