UEN Resources for K-12 Education

9/11 Anniversary Resources

UEN gathered these 9/11 resources to help educators and students commemorate the event.

African American History Month Resources

February is African American History Month - a great time to investigate the contributions that African Americans have made to the history and cultural development of the United States.

American Indian Resources

Find current, culturally informed resources for teaching and learning about Utah’s indigenous communities, heroes and events, present and past.

Anne Frank - Teacher Workbook

This Teacher's Guide provides resources to aid in teaching about Anne Frank and the Holocaust. You will find lesson plans, readings, timelines and more.

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, communities commemorate the achievements and contributions of people who are Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) with community festivals, government-sponsored activities and educational activities for students. 

Asian American Resources

Find current, culturally informed resources for teaching and learning about Asian American communities in the United States and Utah. Resources include teacher background information, books, lesson plans and web resources.

Civil Rights

Learn about the Civil Rights Movement - from 1954 to present day. You can also access related lesson plans.

Colonial Williamsburg

You will find web sites, documents and resources about Colonial Williamsburg, as well as information about the Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip.

Election Day

UEN has gathered high quality Election resources for Educators, Students and Parents.

Elementary Social Studies Resources

UEN worked with the Utah State Office of Education to gather web sites, activities and lesson plans that support the Elementary Social Studies core.

Freedom Rides Educator Resources

In depth resources about the Freedom Rides and the brave civil rights pioneers.

GettyReady

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, you are invited to join Utah students and families in memorizing and applying the principles contained in this two-minute speech. 

Heritage Gateways

In addition to documenting the Mormon Trail Wagon Train reenactment, visitors can find lesson plans and stories of the children who experienced the trek over 150 years ago.

Holocaust and Genocide Education

Resources to help teachers teach about the holocaust and genocide.

Juneteenth Freedom Day

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

Latino Resources

Find current, culturally informed resources for teaching and learning about Utah’s Latino communities, heroes and events.

Marbury vs. Madison

This 1803 decision marked the first time the U.S. Supreme Court declared a federal law unconstitutional. Here are some educational web sites to help you learn more about this historic decision.

More Than A Flag

Find materials to spark conversations about our common values, unite around our shared identity, and learn how to provide ideas and concepts for a new Utah state flag design. 

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Transcontinental Railroad

The joining of the rails at Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869, marked the beginning of a new era for the nation, the West, and for Utah. These resources help us understand the many ways the railroad transformed life in Utah.

United States Constitution eMedia Hub

The United States Constitution eMedia hub is a collection of civics and history resources intended to support educators in teaching about the Constitution of the United States of America.

U.S. Civics Information

UEN's Civics web site provides basic information about our government, citizenship and the election process. Take a moment to review your civic duties and responsibilities.

Utah and U.S. Flag Resources

Resources to help you learn about the United States and Utah flag as well as flag etiquette, flag related lesson plans and student activities.

Utah Counties

This colorful and informative web site explores Utah's 29 counties. You will find interesting facts, photos, and links for each Utah county.

Utah History Encyclopedia

The Utah History Encyclopedia is the first complete history of Utah in encyclopedia form, consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs.

Utah National Parks

Learn about Utah's 5 National Parks, submit a story about one of the parks, play games, or find resources for educators.

Utah Studies: Primary Source Sets

Our Past Their Present offers primary source sets on Utah history topics such as Japanese Internment and Women during World War II.  Created by the Utah Division of State History to meet Social Studies Core Standards. 

VoteUtah

Visit the VoteUtah website regularly for updates on the political process, candidate profiles and debate information.

We Shall Remain

Lesson plans and resources that support the KUED-7 documentaries that tell the stories of the Ute, Paiute, Northwestern Shoshone, Goshute, and Navajo people.

Women Making Utah History

High-quality resources for K-12 social studies and language arts classrooms that center around Utah women's advocacy.