---
title: "The Oregon Trail"
url: "https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-01-29-14-47-the-oregon-trail"
school: "Alston Moor Federation"
---

# The Oregon Trail

  ![Image of The Oregon Trail ](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/images/blog/PXL_20260129_143806340.jpg)  29 January 2026   [Mark Fletcher](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/author/mfletcher)   [Key Stage 3 Learning](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/category/key-stage-3-learning)

Year 9 students gave been creating leaflets guiding the early settlers across the great plains and safely over the Rockies to find their fame and fortune.

A superb example here

 [ Float or sink? Cross Fell investigates](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-01-28-15-42-float-or-sink-cross-fell-investigates) [Paper dress design based on Our visit to the Bowes Museum. ](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-01-30-13-50-paper-dress-design-based-on-our-visit-to-the-bowes-museum)

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