Grades 6–8 (Kit)
Explore Utah's rangelands with the power of technology! This kit brings history and science together by using repeat photography and Google Earth to show how Utah's public lands have changed over time. Students will compare historical photos with modern views, learning about rangeland management, natural resource use, and the importance of stewardship.
Designed for middle school classrooms, this activity encourages students to analyze land use change, discuss environmental impacts, and think critically about how public lands are managed for multiple uses. Access to Google Earth is required to complete this lesson.
Kit Contents
- One laminated copy of each repeat photograph featured in the lesson
- Instructions for classroom use
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with the featured lesson Google Earth on the Range. Find additional rangeland and natural resource lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Invite students to research examples of land use change in your community, create time-lapse presentations using Google Earth, or debate different perspectives on public land management.
