Students research the basic cultural information available on the various Native American cultures of Utah. They investigate the historical time period, shelters, weapons, tools, foods and methods of obtaining food.

Students investigate Native American culture by researching the Internet.  In this U.S. History lesson, students read online field reports about exploration and the history of Native Americans in the United States.  Students...

Fifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. For this migration lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through middle America in...

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.

Fourth graders research the past and present forms of government in Utah. In this government studies lesson plan students analyzes different forms of government and work with a group to gather information about how Utah was/is run and...

Fifth graders research the Oregon, Old Spanish, California, and Mormon trails, and the impact western expansion had on the Native Americans living on those lands.

Seventh graders examine the relationship among the governments of the sovereign American Indian Nations in Utah, the State of Utah, and the U.S. They list the objectives of the Office of Indian Affairs and examine their purpose.

Fourth graders research the Pony Express. In this Pony Express lesson, 4th graders discover the reasons behind the development of this business and the technology that ended it.

Fourth graders are introduced to the hunting and gathering techniques used by the Native American tribes living in the region that is now Utah. They prepare a role-play of hunting and gathering appropriate to specific geographical areas.

Fourth graders discuss and share ideas on how they think the Utah Indian tribes change in the future.

Students investigate how ethnic minorities have impacted the State of Utah.

Fourth graders discover what a biome is and study biomes that are native to Utah in this series of lessons. They examine how Utah's biomes have changed over time due to the influence of the Mormon pioneers and other human populations.

Fifth graders examine life on American Indian reservations, and discuss how confinement on the reservations affected American Indians. They visit the Bureau of Indian Affairs website, and develop positive and negative impact charts about...

Fifth graders examine and discuss how the American Indians suffered the loss of their homelands, homes, and their way of life. They watch videos, read books and develop research projects on the struggles of the American Indians.

Fourth graders study the history of the Ute Indians. In this Ute Indians lesson, 4th graders complete a KWL chart about Ute Indians and read the online Ute Indian Fact Sheet. Students study examples of Ute culture, where the Ute Indians...

Students examine the many different ethnic groups of Utah and their contribution to society. They research the different ethnic groups using the Internet and answer questions.

Fourth graders research the possible sources for the origin of the name 'Utah'. They discover that printed information can still be disputed and use multiple sources as they list various possibilities for the name origin.

Fifth graders explore bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering between the American colonies. Students study the climate and geography of neighboring colonies and investigate crops native to each area.

Seventh graders examine how American Indians adapted and interacted with other ethnic and cultural groups. They analyze what kinds of current issues Utah's American Indians are facing today.

Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...

Students investigate and determine the origins of the ancient Anasazi who inhabited present-day Utah and the Four-Corners-Region.

Learners identify the clues that folklore provides about Utah's past, and create a piece of folklore for a place or event in or near their community.

Fourth graders explain the contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah's pioneers. They classify items based on value and determine what makes them valuable to individuals, groups, communities, etc.

Learners who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...