1. Utah Environments Describe and compare the physical characteristics of Utah’s wetlands, deserts, and forests.

2. If Utah were left in its natural state, what type of environment would we mostly see?

3. How would you know if you are in a wetland, desert, or forest in the state of Utah? As a group list or draw information about the assigned environment. Be ready to report and discuss the information to the class.

4. Lets explore WETLANDS! How do we identify a wetland in Utah? What is the purpose of wetlands? What are the main forms of wetlands found in Utah?

5. Wetland metaphors: Thinking about the object, compare how the object could represent what a wetland is or does. A __________ represents how a wetland ____________ because ____________________________________________________.

6. Think about the purpose of a zoo. What does a zoo represent?

7. A zoo represents how a wetland is ________________________ because______________________ _____________________________.

11. Playas

12. Mudflats

13. Marsh