About Utah

Welcome to Utah! The Official Web Site of the State of Utah: Access information about state government on the official Web site of the State of Utah.
http://www.utah.gov/main/index
Utah QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about Utah, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/49000.html
Utah State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Utah-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://www.govspot.com/state/ut.htm

Education Resources for Utah

Utah State Office of Education - USOE- Welcome: The Utah State Office of Education Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on assessment, professional development, grants, and more.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/
Educational Resources for Utah: This site lists Utah resources from the U.S. Department of Education.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=ut

Utah Council of the International Reading Association: The Utah Council of the International Reading Association Web site offers information on conferences, awards and grants, and publications.
http://www.utahreading.org/
Utah Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts: The Utah Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts Web site provides information on membership, conferences, workshops, awards, and Web resources.
http://community.Weber.edu/uctela/
Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Home Page: The Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics Web site contains information on publications, conferences, links, and an in the news section.
http://www.uctmonline.org/
Utah Science Teacher's Association: The Utah Science Teacher's Association provides information on grants and conferences.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/usta/ustadir.html

Utah: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-Webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?utah
Color Landform Atlas: Utah: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Utah, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/ut_0.html

Canyonlands, America's Wild West: This Web site accompanies the PBS TV show on Canyonlands National Park. Here you will find lesson plans, information on human history in the region, and a feature on the animals that inhabit the area.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/canyonlands/index.htm
Welcome to Utah's Hogle Zoo!: Meet the residents of this Salt Lake City zoo online.
http://www.hoglezoo.org/animals/
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau Home Page: This excellent Web site offers an in-depth look at the history of the Colorado Plateau. Click the Utah portion of the map for a look at some of the state's outstanding geological features, including Zion and Escalante National Parks. Or from the main menu you can browse subjects like People and Places.
http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/index.htm
Escalante & Boulder: This Web site provides information on the Escalante and Boulder area. Select Grand Staircase for pictures and background on this national monument.
http://www.escalante-cc.com/
PBS - Weekend Explorer - Utah: The PBS TV show visits Elk Meadows and Kanab, Utah. Here you can take an avalanche quiz and learn some local history.
http://www.pbs.org/weekendexplorer/utah/

Utah History Encyclopedia: From A to Z, this Web site from the University of Utah Press has state history covered. Many of the entries have photos.
http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/
PBS - THE WEST - Salt Lake City: Here you will find historic maps of Utah. The descriptions are cross-linked to information on people and events in state history. This Web site accompanies a PBS series.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/places/states/utah/ut_salt2.htm
The American Experience | Lost in the Grand Canyon: This Web site follows John Wesley Powell's historic 1869 exploration of the Colorado River. Select Timeline for an interactive timeline of the trip and Special Features for a simulated run of the Granite Rapid.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/canyon/
Utah: Read short articles on state history and culture, from the article, “Circle of Wellness” to the article, “Cowboy Poetry.”
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ut

Utah Museums: If you are looking for a local museum, you may find it in the Utah Museums Association's listing.
http://www.utahmuseums.org/
Hill Aerospace Museum: If you are planning a field trip to the aerospace museum at Hill Air Force Base, you can preview the galleries here.
http://www.hill.af.mil/library/museum/

Quick Facts: Utah: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun state facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/utah.html
Utah Kids - Utah.gov: The Utah kids' site gives students a look at their state and its government.
http://www.utah.gov/education/kidspage.html
Utah Fun Facts: This is a great resource for kids, with census info made kid-friendly!
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/utah.html
KidsMuse: This Web site from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts lets kids explore elements of art through online activities.
http://www.umfa.utah.edu/index.php?id=NDI4
Utah History for Kids -Welcome: This fantastic site from the Utah State Historical Society provides kids with a wealth of information on Utah's history. They can also explore the state through fun activities like printable coloring pages drawn from historic photos, and online games.
http://historyforkids.utah.gov