Mountains
Investigate Utah's high mountain ecosystems with these engaging, hands-on lesson plans. Mountain lesson plan PDFs are arranged by grade level under ecology, physical science, and humanities categories. You can search through the lesson plans under each category. Supplemental materials may be listed below some UNE lesson plans as companion resources. Also listed, are links to lesson plans from a variety of organizations.
Ecology Lesson Plans
| Lesson Provided By | Lesson Title | Grade Level | Formats | Companion Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Nature Explorers | What is a Forest? | 4, 5 | Website/Printable | |
| National Park Service | Animal Adaptations | 4 | ||
| Outdoor Biology | Squirrels Storing Nuts for the Winter | 3, 4, 5 | ||
| United States Forest Service | Smokey the Bear, Forest Fire Prevention | K, 1, 2 6, 7, 8 | Website | |
| Utah Education Network | Wetlands, Forests, and Deserts: An Investigation | 4 | Website/Printable | |
| Utah Education Network | Elevation, Plants, and Animals: An Investigation | 4 | Website/Printable | |
| Utah Education Network | Putting Down Roots | 4 | Website/Printable | |
| Utah Education Network | Tree Cookie Combat | 4 | Website/Printable | |
| The Science of Soil | Interactive Soil Science | 9, 10, 11, 12 | Website |
Physical Science Lesson Plans
| Lesson Provided By | Lesson Title | Grade Level | Formats | Companion Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Nature Explorers | Wonder of Weathering | 3, 4, 5 | ||
| Utah Education Network | Utah Mountains: Fold, Fault, Erupt, and Erode | 5 | Website/Printable |
Humanities Lesson Plans
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