Endangered Species of Utah

Students examine the world's environmental dilemmas and create project depicting how to improve the environment. They study ten endangered species.

Young scholars complete a worksheet to introduce them to the native fish of Utah. As a class, they cut out and color the Go Fish cards and play the game in small groups. They review the characteristics of the various fish to end the...

Learners describe the characteristics of a wetland, identify plants and animals found there, and how those plants and animals have adapted to their environment. They visit stations, view a video, and complete a KWL about the wetlands.

Students study soil management and issues relating to agriculture and the environment. For this agriculture and environment lesson, students define the terms farmer, environmentalist, and activist. Students use a Venn diagram to compare...

Students research and report on an endangered Utah species.

Students discuss the Endangered Species Act and its impact on people and the environment. They read the act and watch video footage. They examine why sea turtles are endangered and efforts to protect them. They analyze numerical results...

Fourth graders examine a particular Utah fish and then create a poster that shares what they learned. They access websites imbedded in this plan to aide them in their research.

Learners watch video presentations on endangered spieces, and do activities and discussion questions related to the material.

Students get an overview of the climate and organisms of the North American Prairie. After a lecture, and watching some videos imbedded in this plan, students compile research data on the North American Prairie.

Students explore the concept of cloning. In this cloning lesson, students research reproduction, cloning, and ethic issues. Students discuss their findings and write stories about extinct animals that are brought back to life.