Go to this page.
http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Facts.html
You are going to look at some texts and answer some questions. You don't need to understand everything in the texts, but do try to find the answers to the questions!
A - Weird Wagons
Click on 'Weird Wagons' and answer these questions.
1) How fast did the Wind Wagon travel?
2) Nobody reached Salt Lake City with a wheelbarrow. True/False/Doesn't say.
3) Nobody reached Salt Lake City with a handcart. True/False/Doesn't say.
B - The 100$ Drink of Water
Click on The 100$ Drink of Water and answer these questions.
1) Nobody ever paid 100$ for a drink of water on the California Trail. True/False/Doesn't say.
2) Nobody ever paid 100$ for a drink of water on the Oregon Trail. True/False/Doesn't say.
3) Everything was very expensive on the Oregon Trail. True/False/Doesn't say.
C - Games with Buffalo Dung
Click on Games with Buffalo Dung and answer these questions.
1) What were the original frisbees made of? (Click here to see a frisbee).
2) Why did the pioneers burn the buffalo dung?
3) Did the burning dung smell bad?
