Fourth graders examine different items to see if they can recognize fossils. This be an introduction to the different fossils they be studying later and help them make inferences about past environments of Utah.

Fourth graders read a Native American legend local to the Utah region and compare it to a traditional European fairy tale. They use a Venn diagram as a graphic organizer for the comparison.

Seventh graders explain that the judicial branch of Utah's government interprets laws and reviews the consitutionality of laws.

Fourth graders explore three cultural holidays and compare and contrast the ways varied cultural groups celebrate their heritage. They participate in activities that promote cultural understanding and good citizenship.

Students explore the need for money in a society and the artificial value of coin and paper currencies. They design their own coin and paper currency.

Students come up with a definition of mining together as a class. They take notes and explore how three mining towns in Nevada were begun.

Fourth graders draw a rudimentary map of the state of Utah, dividing it into the three regions: the Great Basin, the Colorado Plateau, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Read about the unusual characteristics of a pterosaur discovered in Utah. Includes video.

This is the official site for the State of Utah provides information on services, the state government, governor, business, employment, education, and facts about Utah.

Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Utah. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.

Provides information about dry farming in general as well as specific information about dry farming in Utah.