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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How the West Was One: A Layered Book

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a layered book about the information they learn about the Western region of the United States. In this Western states lesson plan, students create a book about the land, economy, and culture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People of the West

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research and identify key facts about men and women of the Westward Movement. They assess the events and reasons that motivated people to move west, hardships they faced and their contributions to the nation. Each student...
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Website
Other

Western Governors' Association

For Students 9th - 10th
An organization of governors from Western states, this website identifies and addresses key policy and governance issues in the West.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Colonization of Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed discussion of the colonization of Utah.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Statehood for Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides discussion of Utah statehood from the Encyclopedia of Utah History.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Salt Lake City

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a discussion of the history of Salt Lake City, from its Mormon past through its changes through time.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.