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Standard 5
Students will understand the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts and identify common organisms for each environment.
Objective 2
Describe the common plants and animals found in Utah environments and how these organisms have adapted to the environment in which they live.
 
  • Animal Adaptations Field Trip
    Students are introduced to animal adaptations and physical parts that help animals to survive through four outdoor activities.
  • Biomes from Enchanted Learning
    Maps, information about animals, and printable resources are available.
  • Biomes of the World: The Wild Classroom and Explore Biodiversity
    Click on a biome on the graph for more information, informative videos, and links to scientist profiles, travel information, lesson plans and species profiles for each region.
  • Dr. Arbor Talks Trees
    Students will learn some of the basic inner workings, chemical principles, and fun ways to get to know trees better.
  • NPS: Plant Adaptations Field Trip
    This National Park Service group of lesson plans teach that plants that live in the high desert climate have various adaptations that help them survive and thrive.
  • Secret Life of Trees
    Learn about trees and their life cycle.
  • Utah National Parks
    Check out Utah's five National Parks and all the things that can be learned from them.
  • Water Biomes of the World
    You'll find a wide variety of animal life in or around fresh water ecosystems...aquatic birds... amphiphians..mammals and of course, a wide variety of fish. And the water cycle is very important to fresh water ecosystems.
  • Water Quality
    Learn how counting macroinvertebrates helps scientists know how clean water is.
  • What Tree is That?
    You can identify most trees by studying their leaves, seeds, and fruit. This animation will help you learn to identify these characteristics and take a step-by-step approach to arrive at the name of your tree.
  • What is it Like Where You Live? Biomes of the World
    Learn about the world's major environments: rainforests, tundras, taigas, desert, temperate and grasslands.
  • Who Am I?
    Use the clues to match the animal to its description.
  • World Biomes.com
    WorldBiomes.com covers five of the major world biomes.

 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, Sarah Young or visit the Science - Elementary Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, Sydnee Dickson . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us