Our student pioneers are "traveling" the Oregon Trail.  They sit in wagon train groups during the day.  The wagon train gets to move down the trail every Friday (homework turn-in day).  Groups that complete the entire homework on time get to advance down the trail.  Student pioneers can also earn bonus "move" points by learning something extra about the Oregon Trail or by keeping their desk (wagon) clean, etc. Classroom pioneers always have a trail decision to be made, and depending on their choice, wagons could go ahead, back, stay where they are.  It's tough being a pioneer! 

Wagon Train #3