For Utah we especially enjoyed learning about the (5!) beautiful national parks in the state! We also learned about the joining of the transcontinental railroad, some stories from local native peoples, and the history of Japanese internment during WWII.
Books:
Utah by Jim Ollhoff
A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet by Becky Hall
Bryce Canyon National Park (Rookie National Parks) by Jennifer Hackett
Zion National Park (Rookie National Parks) by Jodie Shepherd
Arches National Park by David Petersen
Annie and the Old One by Miska Miles
The Magic Of Spider Woman by Lois Duncan
Ma'II and Cousin Horned Toad: A Traditional Navajo Story by Shonto Begay
Ten Mile Day: And the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad by Mary Ann Fraser
Iron Horses by Verla Kay
A Place Where Sunflowers Grow by Amy Lee-Tai and Felicia Hoshino
Dinosaur Mountain: Digging into the Jurassic Age by Deborah Kogan Ray
Journey to Topaz by Yoshiko Uchida
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition by Chris Barton
Art Project:
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| Night Sky at Arches National Park |
For Utah, the kids decided to depict Arches National Park, an officially designated dark sky park, at night when you can see the beauty of the earthen arches against the splendor of the night sky. Take a moment to look at some photos online if you've never been!
