Social Studies

Welcome to the Social Studies Hub where you can access high-quality, peer-reviewed teaching resources aligned to the Utah Social Studies standards.

About Hub

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) defines social studies as “the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.”

The resources found here include curated collections of units, lesson plans, learning experiences, and materials that align with Utah’s Social Studies Core Standards. LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources does not imply the resources have received official endorsement from the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

Looking for more civics resources? Be sure to visit the U.S. Constitution hub:

United States Constitution Hub

Recommended Collections

The following collections contain Social Studies lessons, activities, and other resources that have been evaluated and aligned by Utah Social Studies educators. They have been organized by grade level to assist you in quickly finding the best resources for your classroom.

Election Resources

2024 is a presidential election year in the United States. The resources in this section have been curated and aligned by Utah educators to assist in teaching students about our election process.