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