Utah Core Standards

UT.1.Intended Learning Outcome: Use Science Process and Thinking Skills.

UT.3.Intended Learning Outcome: Understand Science Concepts and Principles.

UT.4.Intended Learning Outcome: Communicate Effectively Using Science Language and Reasoning.

UT.I.Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.

UT.II.Students will understand that the elements of weather can be observed, measured, and recorded to make predictions and determine simple weather patterns.

UT.III.Students will understand the basic properties of rocks, the processes involved in the formation of soils, and the needs of plants provided by soil.

UT.IV.Students will understand how fossils are formed, where they may be found in Utah, and how they can be used to make inferences.

UT.V.Students will understand the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts and identify common organisms for each environment.