Ogden Nature Center

Standards listed are not covered exhaustively, but in varying degrees

Kindergarten

• Describe cultural traditions in family and community
• Recognize traditions, music, dances, artwork, poems, rhymes, and stories that distinguish cultures. 

First Grade 

• Describe traditions, music, dances, artwork, poems, rhymes, and stories that distinguish cultures.
• Identify how people use plants (e.g., food, clothing, paper, shelter). 

Second Grade 

• Describe traditions, music, dances, artwork, poems, rhymes, and stories that distinguish cultures. 

Third Grade 

• Identify the influence of people on environments and environments on people.
• Describe early people of the local area; e.g., American Indians, first settlers.
• Examine how indigenous cultures change over time.
• Identify the contributions of the environment to cultural development; e.g., homes, agricultural products, clothing, industries, recreation.

Fourth Grade

• Identify common plants and animals that inhabit Utah’s forests, wetlands, and deserts.
• Identify the first inhabitants of Utah; e.g., American Indians, trappers, explorers.
• Explain the influence of ancient and modern Utah Indian groups on cultural development.
• Experience the aesthetic expressions of Utah; e.g., music, art, architecture, dance, drama
• Show appreciation for the uniqueness of other cultures.
• Identify the contributions of various cultures to Utah.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences.