4th Grade Social Studies

Utah Core Social Studies Standards

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Standard 1: Students will understand the relationship between the physical geography in Utah and human life.

Classify major physical geographic attributes of Utah.
  • Identify Utah's latitude, longitude, hemisphere, climate, natural resources, landforms, and regions using a variety of geographic tools. 
  • Examine the forces at work in creating the physical geography of Utah (e.g. erosion, seismic activity, climate change).
Analyze how physical geography affects human life in Utah.
  • Identify population concentrations in the state and infer causal relationships between population and physical geography. 
  • Classify the distribution and use of natural resources. 
  • Compare the development of industry and business in Utah as it relates to its physical geography (e.g. mining, oil, agriculture, tourism). 
  • Make inferences about the relationships between the physical geography of Utah and the state's communication and transportation systems (e.g. trails, roads, telegraph, rail lines). 
  • Examine the interactions between physical geography and public health and safety (e.g. inversions, earthquakes, flooding, fire). 
  • Explain how archaeology informs about the past (e.g. artifacts, ruins, excavations).
Analyze how human actions modify the physical environment.
  • Describe how and why humans have changed the physical environment of Utah to meet their needs (e.g. reservoirs, irrigation, climate, transportation systems and cities). 
  • Explain viewpoints regarding environmental issues (e.g. species protection, land use, pollution controls, mass transit, water rights, trust lands). 
  • Outline the development of recreation in Utah since 1900 (e.g. sports, tourism, state, and national parks). 
  • Make data-supported predictions about the future needs of Utahns and the natural resources that will be necessary to meet those needs.

ISTE Standards Addressed:

Technology Links for teaching standard 1 via Utah Education Network (UEN).
  • ISTE 1.C- Creativity and Innovation- Use Models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
  • ISTE 1.D- Creativity and Innovation- Identify trends and forecast possibilities.
  • ISTE 3.A- Research and Information Fluency- Plan Strategies to guide inquiry.
  • ISTE 3.B- Research and Information Fluency- Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, sythesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
  • ISTE 3.C- Research and Information Fluency- Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
  • ISTE 3.D- Research and Information Fluency- Process data and report results.
  • ISTE 4.C- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
  • ISTE 4.D- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Use multiple processes and diverse perspective to explore alternative solutions.
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Standard 2- Students will understand how Utah's history has been shaped by many diverse people, events, and ideas.


Describe the historical and current impact of various cultural groups on Utah.
​Technology Resources for S2 Objective 1
  • Chart the routes that diverse cultural groups took from their places of origin to Utah, using maps and other resources. 
  • Explore points of view about life in Utah from a variety of cultural groups using primary source documents. 
  • Explore cultural influences from various groups found in Utah today (e.g. food, music, religion, dress, festivals). 
  • Identify and describe leaders from various cultures who exemplify outstanding character and life skills. 
  • Explain the importance of preserving cultural prehistory and history, including archaeological sites and other historic sites and artifacts.
Describe ways that Utah has changed over time.
Technology Resources for S2 Objective 2
  • Identify key events and trends in Utah history and their significance (e.g. American Indian settlement, European exploration, Mormon settlement, westward expansion, American Indian relocation, statehood, development of industry, World War I and II). 
  • Compare the experiences faced by today's immigrants with those faced by immigrants in Utah's history.
Investigate the development of the economy in Utah.
Technology Resources for S2 Objective 3
  • Explain the relationship between supply and demand. 
  • Describe the role of producers and consumers. 
  • Identify examples of producers and consumers in the local community. 
  • Research the development of Utah's economy over time. 
  • Identify the factors which bring about economic changes (e.g. natural resource development, new technologies, new market development, globalization, global conflicts, education). 
  • Examine how economic development affects communities (e.g. dams, sports, tourism, power plants, mining, etc.).

ISTE Standards Addressed

Technology Resources for teaching Standard 2 via Utah Education Network (UEN)
  • ISTE 2.C- Communication and Collaboration- Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
  • ISTE 3.A- Research and Information Fluency- Plan Strategies to guide inquiry.
  • ISTE 3.B- Research and Information Fluency- Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, sythesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
  • ISTE 3.C- Research and Information Fluency- Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
  • ISTE 3.D- Research and Information Fluency- Process data and report results.
  • ISTE 4.A- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
  • ISTE 4.B- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Plan and manage activities develop a solution or complete a project.
  • ISTE 4.C- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
  • ISTE 4.D- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
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