Core Standards of the Course
Standard 1 Students will understand the interaction between Utah's geography and its inhabitants. Objective 1 Investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah’s settlement, land use, and economy.
Examine the interrelationship between Utah’s climate, location, landforms, and life.
Assess how natural resources sustain and enhance people’s lives.
Examine how people affect the geography of Utah.
Standard 2 Students will understand the contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah's pioneers. Objective 1 Examine the contributions of Native American Indians to the culture of Utah.
Investigate the importance of explorers to Utah’s settlement.
Describe the significance of pioneers in Utah history.
Standard 3 Students will understand the relationship between government and the people of Utah. Objective 1 Examine Utah’s struggle for statehood.
Examine the structure and function of city, county, and state governments.
Assess the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
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Standard 4
Students will understand the diverse ways people make a living in Utah. Objective 1 Explore the components of Utah’s economy.
Investigate the past and present role of agriculture in Utah.
Examine aspects that have broadened Utah’s economy.
Investigate the current status of Utah's economy.
Standard 5 Students will understand the diverse nature of Utah's peoples and cultures. Objective 1 Assess the cultural diversity of Utah.
Investigate the contributions of Utah’s religious and ethnic groups, including Native American Indians.
Assess the diverse cultural and recreational opportunities available in Utah.
Standard 6 Students will understand the impact of major contemporary events that concern the land and people of Utah. Objective 1 Identify and investigate major contemporary events that affect individuals, institutions, and society.
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