Pioneer LibraryUtah History EncyclopediaThis encyclopedia focuses on Utah history and has lots of information that can be used for research projects.
Utah History to GoThis encyclopedia focuses on Utah history and has lots of information that can be used for research projects.
Utah State HistoryThis website is an amazing resource for information and pictures concerning Utah history. Pictures for projects can be searched for here.
Utah History for KidsThis part of the Utah State History website is more student friendly. If you need information about the counties of Utah, this is a good place to find it.
Utah Division of Indian AffairsCenter On CongressUse the learning modules on this website to investigate the impact Congress has on everyday life in the U.S. and how active (or inactive) most Americans are in their government and civics.
Archaeology for Kids - National Park ServiceDo you like to dig in the dirt? Find things that are lost? Put pieces together? Figure out stories from clues? Learn about the past? These are all things archaeologists do—maybe you're one, too! This National Park site describes what archaeology is and how it works.
Utah Geological SurveyUSG has information about Utah's geology including fossils, dinosaurs, rocks & minerals, and much more.
University of Utah Seismograph Stations - Recent Earthquake MapCheck here to see where the earth has been moving in the last week or so in and around Utah.
Here is the map for the whole United States and the rest of the World. Utah Department of Public SafetyUtah AGRCUtah GIS Geography maps, analyses, and sources
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) WebsiteThis website from FEMA has information about getting families prepared in case of natural disasters.
Disaster Master: Emergency Prepardness Games from FEMA. Utah Counties GameU.S. States GamePractice finding the states with this game.
Decades Project ResourcesHere are some useful websites to consult as students work on their decades project.
Eye Witness to History - 20th Century Overview and Primary Sources Eye Witness to History: Immigration - 1980s-1910s Eye Witness to History: World War I - 1914-1919 Eye Witness to History: The Roaring 20s Eye Witness to History: The Great Depression - 1929-1939 ThoughtCo. History Timeline of the 20th Century - Overview ThoughtCo. History Timeline of the 20th Century - Visual Tour ThoughtCo. 20th Century Videos (Be aware that I have not watched all of the videos. If something seems inappropriate, close the site and let me know.) 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s The People History - Decades Overview (Includes 2000-today) The Dust Bowl Experience - Biographies of Survivors (Watch the movie on Pioneer Library! Lots of primary sources and first hand stories about the Dust Bowl, even how it affected Utah.) Videos shown in class for the 20th Century and others that were not shown, but could be valuable sources of information. Guide for making a bibliography (or just use this bibliography generator) Project Examples: Cache Valley, Utah in the 1930s (This project was an A) Primary Source WebsitesHere are some useful websites that include primary sources about U.S. history.
Utah rising from her knees: Poignant black and white photographs document success stories of farmers left destitute by Great Depression who fought to get back on their feet (1930s photos) Library of Congress: Utah (searching for Utah plus a year or city/region also brings up great results) Denver Archives: Utah Utah Teaching with Primary Sources HSI: Historical Scene Investigation |