Social Studies - 4th Grade (2024)
Strand 1: Utah's Unique Geography
Students will examine Utah’s geography, and analyze its historical and current impacts on residents.
Compelling Questions:
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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