If anyone grew up in the 1970s, 80s or 90s you are probably familiar with the greatest educational game ever made, Oregon Trail. This was not only one of the first video games I've ever played but also my introduction to computers. Remember when you had to type prompts and shit to get your computer to do anything? Better yet, remember when computers didn't even have a monitor? You'd have to type code to the mainframe and then it would relay back to you on a printer if you fucked up or not. Okay...well I don't remember that far back but the three teachers who created the game do and here is a great article that traces the history of Oregon Trail and those responsible for its rise and unfortunate fall.

If you'd like to take a trip down memory lane, you can play the old school Apple II version online.