WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
For Educators
Dear Educator,
Wasatch Mountain State Park would like to invite you and your students to experience the resources found within one of your state parks. We know your time is limited, and the amount of material to cover is immense. We hope you will consider risking some of your classroom time to bring your students out for a hands-on curriculum based field trip.
Field trip topics include the following:
K - 2nd Grade
Plants: From Seed to Tiny Seed [1st Grade Standard III: Objective 1; 2nd Grade Standard III: Objective 1]
Discover the Wonders of Water [1st Grade Standard III: Objective 2]
Plants and Animals in Nature: Their Relationships [2nd Grade Standard III: Objective 1]
Discovering Rocks [2nd Grade Standard III: Objective 3]
3rd Grade
The Sun: Earth's Heat and Light (Solar Ovens) [ Science Standard V: Objective 1]
Discovering the Environment: Living and Non-living [Science Standard II: Objective 1]
Natural and Historic Tours of the Huber Grove [Social Studies Standard I: Objective 2 and Standard IV: Objective 2]
4th Grade
The Incredible Water Cycle [Science Standard I: Objectives 1 and 2]
Discovering Rocks and Minerals [Science Standard III: Objective 1]
Animal Adaptations to Utah's Environments [Science Standard V: Objectives 2 and 4]
Classification Tools [Science Standard V: Objective 3]
Natural and Historic Tours of the Huber Grove [Social Studies Standard II: Objectives 1 and 2]
5th Grade
Erosion, Weathering and Soil Formation [Science Standard II: Objective 1]
Plant and Animal Adaptations [Science Standard V: Objectives 1 and 2]
Animal Tracks and Tracking [Science Standard V: Objective 2]
Natural and Historic Tours of the Huber Grove
6th Grade
Microorganisms and Other Pond Critters [Science Standard V: Objectives 1 and 3]
Winter Programs, including snowshoeing, are also available. Maximum 30 students in winter.
Topics can be mixed and matched to meet your specific needs and goals. If you would like to bring your class for a morning or afternoon visit, please call (435) 654-1791 or send an email to wendywilson@utah.gov.