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Title:
| Native Americans: Utes |
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Description:
| These resources are about the Ute Indians. Includes information about their history, culture, and present-day circumstances. Learn about the Bear Dance and the Sun Dance. Also includes resources about how the state of Utah got its name. Includes links to eTheme resources on Native American culture and Utah history. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| America's Library: Circle of Wellness
Read about the circle and why it is such an important symbol to the Native Americans of Utah.
Utah History to Go: The Northern Utes of Utah
This article includes an abundance of information about the Northern Utes. Also includes a section on "Utes Today," which tells about how these Utes live today. The text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers and older students.
Utah History to Go: Utes
Read the history of the Utes which includes information about their present circumstances. The text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers and older students.
Introduction to the Ute Tribal History
Read about the Ute tribe and how they gathered food and separated into family units.
FactMonster: Ute
Read this short encyclopedia article about the Ute tribe. NOTE: This website includes pop-up ads.
Southern Ute Tribal History
Explore the links to learn the history of the Utes, maps of Ute territory and reservations, a timeline, and information about Ute leaders.
The Story of the Ute Tribe
Explore the links to find a short history, a timeline, photographs, legends and more about the tribe.
Ute Indians
This site discusses the history of the Ute Indians.
Utah History to Go: Ute Government
Read about the Ute government and how it has changed over time. The text may be too advanced for young students, but there is good background information for teachers.
The Southern Ute Culture
Find out about the Bear Dance, Sun Dance, Pow Wow, and language of the Utes.
The Ute Indians
Read about the Utes who lived in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
What's in a Name
Read about how the Ute tribe was given the name "Utes," and actually called themselves "Nouchee."
What's in a Name Lesson Plan
This lesson plan for fourth grade students goes along with the above resource.
eThemes Resource: Native American Culture
Learn more about the cultures of various Native American tribes. Some sites emphasize that these are "live" cultures because there are more than a million American Indians living today. Watch videos of a powwow, read biographies of famous Native Americans, and view paintings and photographs. Includes population statistics on the largest tribes and information about the controversy over the use of Native Americans as school mascots.
eThemes Resource: Utah: History
Learn about Utah's history and the people who lived in the area. Includes information about Native American tribes, pioneer settlers, and Mormons. View historical photographs and read diaries written 150 years ago. Find out what the state name means.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.4, 1.9, 3, 7, 5, 6
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