MC	4^th Grade	Standard: 05
Objective: 01. Describe the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts.
ILO:

If Utah were left in it's natural state, which environment would it mostly be?

a. desert

b. wetland

c. ocean

d. forest

Correct Answer: a

MC	4^th Grade	Standard: 05
Objective: 01. Describe the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts.
ILO:

Use this information on a location in Utah to answer the question.

Temperature Range	Elevation	Rainfall
68-96°F	3,000-4,500 feet	Below 5 in.

This area in Utah is probably which type?

a. desert

b. wetland

c. mountain top

d. forest

Correct Answer: a

MC	4^th Grade	Standard: 05
Objective: 01. Describe the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts.
ILO:

The Bear River flows into the Great Salt Lake. The area where the two come together is marshy. What type of area is this?

a. desert

b. wetland

c. ocean

d. forest

Correct Answer: b

MC	4^th Grade	Standard: 05
Objective: 01. Describe the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts.
ILO:

How would a model of a wetland be different from a model of a desert? The wetland would

a. have wet soil

b. have fewer animals

c. be bigger

d. have fewer plants

Correct Answer: a

P	4^th Grade	Standard: 05
Objective: 01. Describe the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts.
ILO:

A Model of a Utah Ecosystem

Activity Description:

Students will research the plants and animals found in Utah. (grasslands, desert, forest, wetland). They will then use this information to create a paper model of their ecosystem.

Materials Needed:

1 copy per group of pages 4 - 6 from the TRB, Activity #3 (Plants and Animals 3040.01 Activity #3) or books showing pictures of Utah animals, white and colored construction paper, scissors, markers, crayons, glue, and books on ecosystems found in Utah.  If classroom computers are available, this would make an excellent power point presentation for students.

Prior to Assessment:

Students should have learned that there are four Utah ecosystems and that each contains characteristic plants and animals.

Time Needed For Assessment:

1 - 2 class periods

Procedure:

1. Students will work together in groups of four to research the Utah environments, forest, desert, or wetland. 

2.  Each member of the group will work on one of the four ecosystems, so that

the whole group will have a complete model of all four.

3.  Students will be required to include at least 3 plants and animals found

in that ecosystem.

The completed poster should include: Ecosystem name, average rainfall and

elevation, 3 plants, and 3 animals.

Scoring Guide:

(1 point for each, total of 10)

            Name  of ecosystem  3 animals (1 point for each)

            Average rainfall       3 plants (1 point for each)

            Elevation       Colored/neatness