In 4th grade kids study state history. I remember doing reports and building models of the California missions when I was in 4th grade. In Oregon it focuses on the Oregon Trail, of course. Allison's school is lucky because they get to participate in the play "My Oregon Report." Mr. Ralph Nelson wrote the play, composed all the songs, and came to the school to direct the 4th graders. It is quite the production - scenery, props, costumes, songs, dances - the whole nine yards. And they have speaking or dancing parts for all 100 or so students. Allison had a speaking part about the Oregon flag. Did you know Oregon is the only state to have something different on the back of their flag? A dad even recorded the whole play so we have our own DVD copy of "My Oregon Report" to watch all summer.
In 4th grade kids study state history. I remember doing reports and building models of the California missions when I was in 4th grade. In Oregon it focuses on the Oregon Trail, of course. Allison's school is lucky because they get to participate in the play "My Oregon Report." Mr. Ralph Nelson wrote the play, composed all the songs, and came to the school to direct the 4th graders. It is quite the production - scenery, props, costumes, songs, dances - the whole nine yards. And they have speaking or dancing parts for all 100 or so students. Allison had a speaking part about the Oregon flag. Did you know Oregon is the only state to have something different on the back of their flag? A dad even recorded the whole play so we have our own DVD copy of "My Oregon Report" to watch all summer.
The 4th grade also goes on their own Oregon Trail journey around town. They are divided into "families" and build their own covered wagon. Allison's group name was Oregon or Bust and her trail name was Louise. They dressed up in pioneer type clothing and pulled their wagons up steep hills and carried them over "water crossings." Tyson and I met up with Allison and walked with her class the second half of the day. By the day's end they walked and pulled for 6 miles. Allison really enjoyed 4th grade and she is super excited because her teacher, Mrs. Grant, is moving up with them to 5th grade. So Allison doesn't have to wait until August to find out who her new teacher will be. 
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Sounds like a fun way to learn about your states history!
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