Public learning track
Civics, Government, and Cultural Diversity in Utah
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
9 lessons
Goal
Examine the shared and distinct roles of local, state, and federal governments while celebrating the cultural and ethnic groups that enrich Utah.
9 lessons
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- 1Civic Virtues and Individual Rights in the Utah ConstitutionUp nextStart
- 2Comparing Powers of Local, State, and Federal Governments in UtahPremiumNot started yet
- 3Resolving Public Issues Across JurisdictionsNot started yet
- 4Demographic Diversity in Modern Utah: Data and Census TrendsNot started yet
- 5Hispanic and Latino Heritage and Contributions in UtahNot started yet
- 6Pacific Islander and Asian American Communities in UtahNot started yet
- 7Refugee Resettlement and New Communities in UtahNot started yet
- 8Utah's Economic Connections to the Nation and the WorldNot started yet
- 9The Silicon Slopes Tech Boom and Modern InnovationNot started yet
Standards Covered
- UT Standard 3.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will identify the civic virtues and principles codified by the Utah Constitution. (civics)
- UT Standard 4.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will make an evidence-based argument regarding the appropriate roles of local, state, and federal governments in resolving a current and/or historical issue. (civics)
- UT Standard 4.4Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will use data and other evidence related to a cultural, ethnic, or religious group in Utah to interpret the group’s historic/current conditions and experiences. (history, geography)
- UT Standard 4.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will describe the economic ties between Utah communities, the nation, and the world. (economic)
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
11 lessons
Ancient Peoples and Sovereign Tribes of Utah
Examine the prehistoric civilizations, geographic adaptations, trade networks, and enduring cultural sovereignty of American Indian nations in Utah.
2
8 lessons
Exploration, Trade, and Early Encounters in the West
Analyze early European and American expeditions, the fur trade economy, and their impacts on indigenous populations.
3
11 lessons
Westward Migration and Pioneer Settlement
Understand the push and pull factors behind diverse migrations to Utah, patterns of settlement, and the human geography of frontier communities.
4
10 lessons
Conflict, Cooperation, and the Path to Statehood
Analyze 19th-century conflicts among native peoples, settlers, and the federal government, and trace Utah's fifty-year journey to statehood.
5
11 lessons
Railroads, Mining, and the Industrial Transformation
Investigate how the transcontinental railroad, mining booms, immigrant labor, and the Progressive movement transformed Utah's economy and society.
6
10 lessons
Utah in World Conflicts, Depression, and the Cold War
Analyze how 20th-century national and global crises shaped Utah's economy, civil liberties, military role, and communities.
7
9 lessons
Civics, Government, and Cultural Diversity in Utah
Examine the shared and distinct roles of local, state, and federal governments while celebrating the cultural and ethnic groups that enrich Utah.
8
10 lessons
Natural Resources, Tourism, and Shaping Utah's Future
Evaluate natural resource stewardship, public land use, the economic impact of tourism, and methods for solving contemporary community issues.
9
7 lessons
Economic Data, Population Growth, and Utah's Future
Analyze Utah's economic sectors and demographic trends to make predictions and recommend sustainable growth policies.
10
5 lessons
Civic Research and Policy Proposals in Utah
Conduct civic research and write actionable policy proposals to local, county, tribal, and state governmental entities.