Title: Oregon Trail ll
Overall Rating: C
Source: MECC
Playing Time: 2 hours
Date: 1995-1996
Cost: $19.96 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN%3D089997113X/lightweighhikingA/001-3957132-6350509)
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed:Must install on computer.
Subject Area: History
Objectives: Assume the role of a westward bound emigrant of the 1840's or 1850's.
Brief Description: This game allows the student to become a person moving west with all the chioces they faced and all the elements of nature and danger.
Entry Capabilities Required: Prior subject matter knowledge, reading ability, mathematical ability.

Rating: (1-5)

Strong Points:Nice graphics and music to help retain attention.
Weak Points: No support material available as student may not understand all the terminology.  More expensive as need CD for each student.  Not as educational - just more glitz.
Reviewer: Susan Pray
Position:Student
Date:3/24/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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