Utah’s Geography Unit I – Utah’s Geography: Utah’s Land and Environment Unit I – Utah’s Geography: Utah’s Land and Environment

Bell Activity  Take out your notes, study guide, and anything you need to turn in.  Your words are “climate” and “tributary”  Find the word on your study guide and complete the following information for the word.  Find the definition using a glossary.  Use your own knowledge and experience to complete the rest of the definition.  Where should your backpack be?  Take out your notes, study guide, and anything you need to turn in.  Your words are “climate” and “tributary”  Find the word on your study guide and complete the following information for the word.  Find the definition using a glossary.  Use your own knowledge and experience to complete the rest of the definition.  Where should your backpack be? This is a no gum class. Please dispose of it properly!

Does your work look something like this? word: climateMy Understanding: Definition:Draw a picture of it: Sentence: Synonym/Example:Antonym/Non- Example:

Does your work look something like this? word: climateMy Understanding: Definition: the weather pattern over aDraw a picture of it: period of many years. Sentence: Utah’s climate varies from place to place, but tends to be very dry. Synonym/ Example: desert; weather patterns Antonym/Non- Example: (temporary conditions like) storm

Does your work look something like this? word: tributaryMy Understanding: Definition:Draw a picture of it: Sentence: Synonym/Example:Antonym/Non- Example:

Does your work look something like this? word: tributaryMy Understanding: Definition: a river that flows into aDraw a picture of it: larger body of water Sentence: The Green River is a tributary of the Colorado River. Synonym/Example: Logan River, Green River Antonym/Non- Example: Great Salt Lake, ocean

Today we will be learning about…  Social Studies Objective – We will be able to explain the difference between, and the purposes of, public and private land.  Behavior Objective – Courtesy and Respect: We will behave in appropriate ways in class.  Social Studies Objective – We will be able to explain the difference between, and the purposes of, public and private land.  Behavior Objective – Courtesy and Respect: We will behave in appropriate ways in class.  Language Objective – We will listen for important information to include in our study guide.

Utah’s Land  Copy this information onto a piece of lined paper.  Double bubble maps help up compare and contrast two things. In the large inner circles, write “Public Lands” and “Private Lands”. Things the two have in common can be written in the center bubbles, differences in the outer.

Public and Private Lands  Let’s read pages in the book.  Write similarities you notice in the center circles.  Write differenced on the correct side of the double bubble map.  Compare what you have with your table partner.  Let’s read pages in the book.  Write similarities you notice in the center circles.  Write differenced on the correct side of the double bubble map.  Compare what you have with your table partner.

Private Lands Differences Similarities Public Lands

Private Lands Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals

Private Lands Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government.

Private Lands Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Both help pay for public schools

Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Both help pay for public schools

Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. Both help pay for public schools

Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Both help pay for public schools

Differences Public Lands Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. School Trust Lands earn money for public schools through rent from farmers, ranchers, etc. Wilderness is public land is so special that it is protected by law. “Leave no Trace!” Both help pay for public schools

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. School Trust Lands earn money for public schools through rent from farmers, ranchers, etc. Wilderness is public land is so special that it is protected by law. “Leave no Trace!” Could there be more bubbles? Yes! Because you can right down what you think is important and it may not match other students’ ideas.

Private Lands Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. School Trust Lands earn money for public schools through rent from farmers, ranchers, etc. Wilderness is public land is so special that it is protected by law. “Leave no Trace!” Can be used by anyone (but they must follow rules. Both help pay for public schools

Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. School Trust Lands earn money for public schools through rent from farmers, ranchers, etc. Wilderness is public land is so special that it is protected by law. “Leave no Trace!” Can be used by anyone (but they must follow rules. The federal gov. owns most of Utah. Property taxes help pay for public schools. Public Lands Both help pay for public schools

Differences Can be owned by government or individuals Rules for use of land in the U.S. is set by government. Similarities Can be bought by anyone who can afford it. People can use it in many ways: houses, farm, business (rules set by gov.) Individuals can buy or sell the private land. Owned by federal, state. or local governments. Rarely sold! Mostly used by the public for recreation. Nat. Parks, outdoor activities, etc. Some public land can be leased (rented) to farmers, ranchers, miners, etc. School Trust Lands earn money for public schools through rent from farmers, ranchers, etc. Wilderness is public land is so special that it is protected by law. “Leave no Trace!” Can be used by anyone (but they must follow rules. The federal gov. owns most of Utah. Property taxes help pay for public schools. Public Lands Both help pay for public schools Need the owners permission to use the land

Public and Private Lands  In the United States land can be either privately or publicly owned.  Private land is owned by individual people.  Public land is owned by the national, state, or local government.  Public and private land are used in different ways.  In the United States land can be either privately or publicly owned.  Private land is owned by individual people.  Public land is owned by the national, state, or local government.  Public and private land are used in different ways.

Public and Private Lands  Private Land:  For many people, owning land is part of the American dream.  If you can afford it, you can buy land for a house, farm, or business.  People can buy or sell private land.  Other people cannot use private land without the permission of the owner.  Private Land:  For many people, owning land is part of the American dream.  If you can afford it, you can buy land for a house, farm, or business.  People can buy or sell private land.  Other people cannot use private land without the permission of the owner.

Public and Private Lands  Public Land:  60 percent of Utah is owned by the national government.  The state of Utah also owns a large portion of public land.  Public lands are owned by the citizens of the United States, and the government manages the activities that happen there.  Public Land:  60 percent of Utah is owned by the national government.  The state of Utah also owns a large portion of public land.  Public lands are owned by the citizens of the United States, and the government manages the activities that happen there.

Public and Private Lands  Public Land:  The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) is a federal agency that manages public land.  They can say that public land can be used for different purposes, including:  Hiking, fishing, boating, camping, visiting historic or archaeological sites, for animal grazing, timber cutting, mining, or it can be left as wilderness.  Public Land:  The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) is a federal agency that manages public land.  They can say that public land can be used for different purposes, including:  Hiking, fishing, boating, camping, visiting historic or archaeological sites, for animal grazing, timber cutting, mining, or it can be left as wilderness.

Public and Private Lands  Public Land: Wilderness  Congress has set some land aside to preserve it in its natural, wild state. This is called wilderness.  Often wilderness areas are chosen because of scenic beauty, wildlife, geologic features, or features of scientific, educational, or historical value.  Hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting are permitted in Wilderness areas, but not intrusive or destructive activities are not allowed.  Public Land: Wilderness  Congress has set some land aside to preserve it in its natural, wild state. This is called wilderness.  Often wilderness areas are chosen because of scenic beauty, wildlife, geologic features, or features of scientific, educational, or historical value.  Hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting are permitted in Wilderness areas, but not intrusive or destructive activities are not allowed.

Public and Private Lands  Public Land: School Trust Lands  When Utah became a state, some land was set aside for schools in Utah to use to make money for education.  Utah schools make money from this land in the following ways:  Surface: People rent the land for farms, cattle grazing, cutting trees, etc.  Mineral: Companies pay to mine the oil, gas, coal, uranium, etc. on Trust land.  Sales: Trust land can sometimes be sold for houses, farms, and ranches. If valuable minerals are found there, schools will be given part of the profits.  The money from these activities is never spent, but is put in a savings account to earn interest, which goes to public schools in Utah.  Public Land: School Trust Lands  When Utah became a state, some land was set aside for schools in Utah to use to make money for education.  Utah schools make money from this land in the following ways:  Surface: People rent the land for farms, cattle grazing, cutting trees, etc.  Mineral: Companies pay to mine the oil, gas, coal, uranium, etc. on Trust land.  Sales: Trust land can sometimes be sold for houses, farms, and ranches. If valuable minerals are found there, schools will be given part of the profits.  The money from these activities is never spent, but is put in a savings account to earn interest, which goes to public schools in Utah.

Public Land & You  Most of us use public land often.  Millions of people visit parks across Utah every year.  National Parks  State Parks  City Parks  Recreation areas  Historic Sites  National Forests

Public Lands, the Environment, & You  Read pages and answer the following questions.  Why were some people in Utah angry when the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument was created?  Why were other people happy about the decision?  What are some ways that people in Utah care for the environment?  Read pages and answer the following questions.  Why were some people in Utah angry when the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument was created?  Why were other people happy about the decision?  What are some ways that people in Utah care for the environment?