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src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjExMjIiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxOTIwIDExMjIiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiMwMDAwMDA7ZmlsbC1vcGFjaXR5OiAwLjE7Ii8+PC9zdmc+" width="1920" height="1122" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-for-teachers.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The Oregon Trail for teachers" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-for-teachers.png 1920w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-for-teachers-300x175.png 300w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-for-teachers-1024x598.png 1024w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-for-teachers-768x449.png 768w, 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Explore the <em>Oregon Trail for Teachers</em> – A resource for students to learn and play the <strong>Oregon Trail game</strong>. Dive into history with educational fun.</p><h3>A Blend of Education and Entertainment</h3><p>This website is designed to strike a balance between fun and education. I understand that students learn best when they’re enjoying themselves, which is why I offer the Oregon Trail website.</p><p>It’s a fantastic way for students to immerse themselves in history while having a great time.</p><h3>Your Feedback Matters</h3><p>I value the input of educators. If you come across any errors on this website or have suggestions for improvements, please don’t hesitate to <a href="http://localhost/oregon/contact-me/">contact me</a>.</p><p>I’m committed to making this platform as enriching as possible for both you and your students.</p></div></div><div class="col-24 col-lg-11 col-xl-10 offset-lg-2 offset-xl-4"><div class="entry"><h3>Share Your Classroom Stories</h3><hr /><p>I’d love to hear about your classroom experiences with the Oregon Trail game. If your students have stories or insights to share from their gameplay, please feel free to send them my way.</p><p>I’m in the process of creating a dedicated section on this website where I’ll feature these stories. As a sign of my gratitude, I’ll feature your name, your school’s name, and a link to your school on my website.</p><h3>Stay Connected</h3><p>Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, feedback, or classroom tales. I’m here to support you in making the most of the Oregon Trail game in your educational endeavors.</p><p>Thank you for visiting oregontrail.ws and for your commitment to enriching the learning experience of your students.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="section background-500 background-100-half"><header class="section-header"><div class="container"><div class="header-sub fs-16 mb-4 mb-xl-5 fw-400 c-red">Play Oregon Trail games</div><h2 class="headline-3">The Oregon Trail - Educational<br /> computer games since 1971 by MECC</h2></div></header><div class="section-body"><div class="container"><div id="games-carousel" class="splide" role="group" aria-label="Games carousel"><div class="splide__track"><div class="splide__list"><div class="splide__slide"><article class="game-box"> <a title="The Oregon Trail" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail/" class="game-box_image mb-4"> <img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNjAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDQ0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzYwIDQ0NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6IzAwMDAwMDtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" width="360" height="444" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-360x444.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Oregon Trail (game cover)" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-360x444.png 360w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-830x1024.png 830w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-122x150.png 122w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-768x948.png 768w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail.png 1000w" data-sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" title="The Oregon Trail 2"> </a><header class="game-box_header"><h3 class="h3 mb-1"><a title="The Oregon Trail" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail/" target="_self">The Oregon Trail</a></h3><div class="year fs-15 c-secondary fw-300">1990</div></header></article></div><div class="splide__slide"><article class="game-box"> <a title="The Oregon Trail Deluxe" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail-deluxe/" class="game-box_image mb-4"> <img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNjAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDQ0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzYwIDQ0NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6IzAwMDAwMDtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" width="360" height="444" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe-360x444.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Oregon Trail Deluxe (game cover)" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe-360x444.png 360w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe-830x1024.png 830w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe-122x150.png 122w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe-768x948.png 768w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-Deluxe.png 1000w" data-sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" title="The Oregon Trail Deluxe 3"> </a><header class="game-box_header"><h3 class="h3 mb-1"><a title="The Oregon Trail Deluxe" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail-deluxe/" target="_self">The Oregon Trail Deluxe</a></h3><div class="year fs-15 c-secondary fw-300">1992</div></header></article></div><div class="splide__slide"><article class="game-box"> <a title="The Oregon Trail (CD-ROM)" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail-cd-rom/" class="game-box_image mb-4"> <img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNjAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDQ0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzYwIDQ0NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6IzAwMDAwMDtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" width="360" height="444" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM-360x444.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Oregon Trail (CD-ROM)" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM-360x444.png 360w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM-830x1024.png 830w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM-122x150.png 122w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM-768x948.png 768w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Oregon-Trail-CD-ROM.png 1000w" data-sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" title="The Oregon Trail (CD-ROM) 4"> </a><header class="game-box_header"><h3 class="h3 mb-1"><a title="The Oregon Trail (CD-ROM)" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail-cd-rom/" target="_self">The Oregon Trail (CD-ROM)</a></h3><div class="year fs-15 c-secondary fw-300">1993</div></header></article></div><div class="splide__slide"><article class="game-box"> <a title="Oregon Trail II" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/oregon-trail-ii/" class="game-box_image mb-4"> <img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNjAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDQ0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzYwIDQ0NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6IzAwMDAwMDtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" width="360" height="444" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II-360x444.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Oregon Trail II (game cover)" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II-360x444.png 360w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II-830x1024.png 830w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II-122x150.png 122w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II-768x948.png 768w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Oregon-Trail-II.png 1000w" data-sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" title="Oregon Trail II 5"> </a><header class="game-box_header"><h3 class="h3 mb-1"><a title="Oregon Trail II" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/oregon-trail-ii/" target="_self">Oregon Trail II</a></h3><div class="year fs-15 c-secondary fw-300">1995</div></header></article></div><div class="splide__slide"><article class="game-box"> <a title="The Yukon Trail" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-yukon-trail/" class="game-box_image mb-4"> <img data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNjAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDQ0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzYwIDQ0NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6IzAwMDAwMDtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" width="360" height="444" data-src="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail-360x444.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Yukon Trail (game cover)" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail-360x444.png 360w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail-830x1024.png 830w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail-122x150.png 122w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail-768x948.png 768w, https://oregontrail.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Yukon-Trail.png 1000w" data-sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" title="The Yukon Trail 6"> </a><header class="game-box_header"><h3 class="h3 mb-1"><a title="The Yukon Trail" href="https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-yukon-trail/" target="_self">The Yukon Trail</a></h3><div class="year fs-15 c-secondary fw-300">1994</div></header></article></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></article><section class="section background-900 border-top"><header class="section-header"><div class="container"><div class="header-sub fs-16 mb-4 mb-xl-5 fw-400 c-red">FAQ</div><h1 class="headline-3">Have questions?</h1></div></header><div class="section-body"><div class="container"> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why was this project created?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The game Oregon Trail is a legend in the gaming industry, successfully combining education with entertainment. 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