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:
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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.
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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.
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The following collections contain Social Studies resources organized by content provider.
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Want to learn more about teaching Social Studies? These professional learning opportunities are supported through the Utah State Board of Education: