Standards:
Science Benchmark
Utah has diverse plant and animal life that is adapted to and interacts in areas that can be described as wetlands, forests, and deserts. The characteristics of the wetlands, forests, and deserts influence which plants and animals survive best there. Living and nonliving things in these areas are classified based on physical features.
Standard 5:
Students will understand the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts and identify common organisms for each environment.
Science Benchmark
Utah has diverse plant and animal life that is adapted to and interacts in areas that can be described as wetlands, forests, and deserts. The characteristics of the wetlands, forests, and deserts influence which plants and animals survive best there. Living and nonliving things in these areas are classified based on physical features.
Standard 5:
Students will understand the physical characteristics of Utah's wetlands, forests, and deserts and identify common organisms for each environment.