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    Home » Homeschool Resources By Subject » All About the States in the USA

    All About Utah

    by THSM

    Utah Facts for Kids

    Utah was the 45th state to join the union. It became a state on January 4, 1896.

    Capital - Salt Lake City

    Abbreviation - UT

    Nickname - Beehive State

    Motto - "Industry"

    Song - Utah, We Love Thee

    Bird - California Gull

    Flower - Sego Lily

    Insect - Honey Bee

    Area - approximately 84,904 square miles

    Map of US with Utah highlighted and text Utah – The Beehive State; capital – Salt Lake City

    Learn more about Utah

    Bryce Canyon National Park
    Famous for its unique geology of red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, Bryce offers the visitor a "Far View" from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.

    Natural History Museum of Utah
    Virtual field trips covering Utah history, culture, natural resources, and geology.

    Utah Agriculture in the Classroom
    Lesson plans for teaching Utah history and agriculture from the 1840s to present day. Grades 3-8.

    Get Our State Report Printable
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    Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
    Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by Mormons who fled Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1846-1847.

    Dinosaur National Monument
    Home to one of the most significant paleontological finds of the 20th Century.

    Hovenweep National Monument
    Once home to over 2,500 people, Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300.

    Golden Spike National Historic Site
    Learn about the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States.

    Utah Division of Wildlife Species
    This database provides information on the identification, distribution, status, and ecology of Utah's animals, plants, and fungi.

    Utah Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
    Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

    The 50 States - Utah
    From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Utah

    Mr. Donn.org - Utah
    Collection of Utah resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

    50 States.com - Utah
    Facts & Trivia about Utah

    RoadsideAmerica.com - Utah
    Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Utah

    Awesome America - Utah
    Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Utah.

    Utah Map/Quiz Printout
    EnchantedLearning.com

    UT Resources for Educators from Locales:

    • Summit County
    • Provo / Utah Valley
    • Salt Lake City

    Learn more through virtual and in-person Utah field trips ...

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