Social Studies - 4th Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 1: Utah's Unique Geography

Students will examine Utah’s geography, and analyze its historical and current impacts on residents.

Compelling Questions:

• Where is Utah located in the world?
• Why is Utah’s most populated area along the Wasatch Front?
• How does the physical geography of Utah affect its inhabitants?

Standard 4.1.2

Examine maps of Utah’s precipitation, temperature, vegetation, population, and natural resources; make inferences about relationships between the data sets. Describe how and why humans have changed the physical environment of Utah to meet their needs (for example, reservoirs, irrigation, climate, transcontinental railroad).

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