K-12 RESOURCES

Are you teaching or learning Utah history? Let us help you! Our K-12 resources help bring Utah history to life for educators and students alike. Browse our collection of maps and educational resources, as well as our I Love History and History to Go websites.
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PRIMARY SOURCES

Browse primary source sets for important pieces of Utah’s history like Utah women in WWII, mining, immigration, and more.
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ORAL HISTORY GUIDE

A student’s guide to oral histories, including everything from defining what an oral history is, to preparing questions, conducting the interview, and more. 
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HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS

Check out this I Love History lesson plan designed to teach students how to think like a historian. 
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Maps

Browse an exhibition of rare maps in The Utah Historical Society's expansive collection.

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Learn History, Make History

National History Day in Utah is a year-round history education program serving 4th-12th grade students statewide.

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Whether you're a teacher or a student, these resources are your gateway to a captivating exploration of the past that continues to shape our present and future.
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Maps

Browse an exhibition of rare maps in The Utah Historical Society's expansive collection.

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Learn History, Make History

National History Day in Utah is a year-round history education program serving 4th-12th grade students statewide. 

LEARN MORE
A large gathering of high school and junior high students at National History Day

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DESTINATION UTAH!

A Virtual Tour Exploring Utah History
This digital geohistory activity is suitable for 4th grade and up.  Each pin on the map opens to a different Utah story or event, all part of our state's rich and diverse history. Students must dig a little deeper to answer each question.
Download the assessment tools:
WORKSHEET
ANSWER KEY
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I Love History

ILoveHistory.Utah.Gov is the ultimate resource for teachers and students across Utah! Discover, learn, and get excited about our state's captivating history with resourceful content and interactive learning experiences. 

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History To Go

HistoryToGo.Utah.Gov addresses our history’s broad themes—people, land, culture, politics, religion—as well as more detailed, esoteric information highlighting the unique and varied people, events, and movements in this place we call Utah.

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Virtual Tour

Explore Utah's history with this digital geohistory activity, suitable for 4th grade and up. Each pin on the map opens to a different Utah story or event, all part of our state's rich and diverse history. Students must dig a little deeper to answer each question. Download the Worksheet and Answer Key to complete this activity.
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