Utah Education Network

Social Studies


3rd Grade Social Studies Environments/Communities		Use the following Web Links to gather information about various environments; e.g., desert, plains, tropical, tundra, steppe, mountain, frozen, forest. Learn to identify the influence of people on e... more
Africa - Animals		Africa - Animals When you think about Africa, one of the first things that comes to most peoples' minds is the amazing abundance of wildlife. Many animals in Africa are found no where else in the wo... more
Amazing Tundra		Amazing Tundra The arctic tundra is a "cool" habitat to learn about.
American History and Government		This activity is a collection of great American history websites.
Ancient China		GREAT WALL OF CHINAOne of the great ancient civilizations of the earth was China. It may not have started first but it certainly lasted the longest. Much of world culture has been influenced by the An... more
Ancient Egypt		Ancient Egypt is studied in sixth grade. Learn of the pyramids, pharoahs, and mummies.
Ancient Egypt		The ancient civilization of Egypt lasted for thousands of years. Compared to the couple of hundred years of the United States our country history seems insignificant. Can you imagine how many things m... more
Ancient Greece		What if your school uniform was a toga??? Find out what life was like in the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta!!
Antarctica		Students will understand the differences between Antarctica and Utah.
Brain Power		What does your brain do? What does it look like? What does our brain have to do with learning? Is dyslexia a learning difference? Find the answers to these questions and more by clicking on each hig... more
Checking Validity of Internet Information		Molly Pitcher is a heroine of the U.S. Revolutionary War. A small controversy exists about her real last name and birthplace. Visit the four following sites and as a group determine which web sites yo... more
Chinese New Year		chinesenewyear2 Chinese New Year Gong xi fa cai ! Kung hsi fa tsai ! Best w... more
Columbus' Voyage		Students will gain an understanding of Columbus' voyage and dabate the different perspectives that his voyage had on the European and native cultures.
Continents - Africa		Continents - Africa Africa....What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Africa? African animals? Ancient civilizations? Political unrest? Come and participate in these onlin... more
Continents - Antarctica		Continents - Antarctica Antarctica is the second smallest continent after Australia. It is the coldest, windiest, highest, driest, and least populated of the continents. It receives so little pr... more
Continents - Australia		Continents - Australia Australia is the smallest of the seven continents. It is also the sixth largest country. Its nickname of the "land down under" is due to the fact that it is located entire... more
Continents - North America		Continents - North America North American is the third largest continent. It includes all the lands in the western hemisphere located north of the Isthmus of Panama. It includes the countries in... more
Continents - South America		Continents - South America South America is the 4th largest continent. It connects to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. The country of Brazil accounts for more almost half of the continent and... more
Countries of the World Hotlist		Countries of the World Hotlist Where in the world are the countries of Kyrgyzstan (a popular drink in this country is fermented mare's milk), Burkino Faso (the residents of this country call thems... more
Deserts in Mali		The land in Mali is sixty-five percent desert or semi-desert. The northwestern region of Mali extends into the Sahara desert. There are vast plains that have sand dunes in them. These dunes are call... more
Early Civilizations		People began to gather together and live. This usually began near a river for many reasons. They had to organize themselves and made some type of government. Animals were domesticated, tools were mad... more
Early Medieval Europe		In this section students will be familiarized with the development of political structures, the daily life of citizens, the cultural environment, and the religious institutions of Europe between 500 a... more
Economics		Students will understand how economics impacts them. Students will learn why we use money, what is supply and demand. They will also what is a good and what is a service.
Ellis Island		Ellis Island Between 1892 and 1954, more than 16 million people passed through Ellis Island, hoping to become Americans. Sample these internet sites and complete the activities for each one to ... more
Explorers		This is a site to gather information on European Explorers coming to North America.
Groundhog's Day		The name of the "official" groundhog for the U.S. is Punxsutawney Phil. He's the rodent to see if you're anxious for the arrival of spring. Visit these internet sites and complete the activitie... more
Groundhog's Day Hotlist		Groundhog's Day Hotlist Groundhog's Day is February 2nd. Visit these internet sites and see if Punxsutawney Phil enjoys the attention he receives every February or if he would just rather be le... more
Harry Houdini		Harry Houdini was once described as one of the three most famous people in history. Learn about this fascinating man and all he did.
Indians and Asians in Salt Lake City and in Utah		There are between 12 to 15 thousand Indians living in Salt Lake City. The Univerity of Utah has a high Asian populations from China also. What is the history, culture, populatins statistics, geograp... more
Life in the Middle Ages.		Life in Medieval times was scary and adventurous. It is probably more fun to study about than to actually live through. We are going to learn about various elements of medi... more
Martin Luther King, Jr. Hotlist		Martin Luther King, Jr. Hotlist At age 35, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the youngest man to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. Reverend Samuel McKinney of... more
Patriotic Education		Patriotic Education The Legislature of the state of Utah recently passed Senate Bill 21 which requires schools to instruct students on the history of the United States flag, flag etiquette, flag cus... more
President's Day		Presidents' Day Online Quiz http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/quizzes/tf-lb-pday.html The Presidents of the United States http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/index.html POTUS - Pr... more
Presidents of the United States		You are finding information on your "President." Please click on each site and locate information. Please take notes that answer our important questions on the chart.
Presidents of the United States Hotlist		Presidents of the United States Hotlist James Buchanan had 10 brothers and sisters, yet he never married and had children of his own. John Adams and John Quincy Adams were father and so... more
Presidents' Day Hotlist		Presidents� Day Hotlist Presidents' Day is a holiday that honors all presidents of the United States, but its main recognition is for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln's birt... more
Rivers in Mali		Mali has four rivers in it, the Niger, Senegal, Bafing, and Bakaye. The two largest rivers are the Niger and Senegal. By visiting these sites you will learn why these two large rivers are so importa... more
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World		The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a compilation of ancient architectural and sculptural accomplishments. They are thought to have been originally selected by a Greek writer named Ant... more
States of the U.S. Hotlist		States of the U.S. Hotlist The United States is full of scenic wonders from the Grand Canyon to the Great Lakes to the Everglades. And then there's the replica of the Statue of Liberty in McCrae,... more
Take A Journey On The Underground Railroad		Did you know that the Underground Railroad was not a railroad at all? To find out what it really was, visit the following sites and take a journey back in history.
Thanksgiving		An Internet Activity on ThanksgivingAn Internet Activity on Thanksgiving created by Laura Hunter Utah Education Network Introduction Thanksgiving br... more
The American Revolution		The purpose of this activity is to introduce you to the important events in the American Revolution. Fifth Grade Objectives: 1) Identify key events that led to independence. 2) Understand the Dec... more
The Silk Road		World Civilizations, Standard 2 Objective 3, and Standard 3 Objective 1. The Silk Road was the first mechanism for world trade. Not only were there goods traded along the road but also ideas and aspec... more
The Trail of Tears		Students will trace the development and expansion of the US while studying the Trail of Tears. They will look at he political factors and analyze the impact the Indian Removal Act had upon a society. ... more
The Underground Railroad		Grade 5 Social Studies Standard 7 Objective 1
Turkeys		Turkeys You've probably heard the story that Benjamin Franklin did not want the bald eagle to be our national symbol -- he wanted America's symbol to be the turkey! Is this story true? What is tha... more
U.S. Government Hotlist		U.S. Government HotlistFrancis Scott Key wrote the poem The Star Spangled Banner on September 13, 1814. It was originally entitled Defence of Fort M'Henry. Soon after, it was set to music. It became... more
United States Flag		United States Flag How did the United States flag get the nickname of Old Glory? Who thought up the idea of stars and stripes? What role did Francis Hopkinson play in the development of the U.S. f... more
Utah - Our Pretty, Great State		Utah - Our Pretty, Great State Texas has an official dish (chile), an official pepper (jalape�o & chiltepin), an official fabric/fiber (cotton), an official reptile (Texas horned lizard), an offi... more
Utah Counties		Our state is made up of 29 counties. Each of those counties has a unique history. Each student will research a specific county to become an expert.
Utah County Resources		Utah County Resources You have been assigned a Utah county and are required to learn as much as you can and report to the class. Why not have a little fun? Instead of creating a boring, tra... more
Utah Immigration		The following sites are about Utah Immigration. Use the following sites to learn more about the Cultural Groups that came to Utah in the 1800's.
Utah's Indigenous Tribes		Within the state of Utah, there are five American Indian tribes. Here are websites that can help answer your questions about what these Indeginous tribes have contributed to our great state!
Vernacular Architecture		Vernacular architecture refers to structures built of local materials in a functional style devised to meet the needs of common people in their time and place. It is sometimes called folk architect... more
Viva Utah!		Viva Utah This activity will help students identify and describe the land areas and physical features of Utah.
Washington County		Learn about the interesting "Dixie" county of Utah - Washington County! For this assignment, you will need paper, pencil, and this computer! Click on the links (blue lines) below and answer the foll... more
World Currency: You Deserve a Break Today!		World Currency You Deserve a Break Today! You pulled that tab off your large Mountain Dew cup at McDonalds, and--WOW!!--you're an instant winner! You have won a trip around the world! ... more
World War II		World War II This web site features a multitude of resources on the web for information on World War II, including primary source documents and maps. This site is intended for US and World History... more