Students investigate how the Ute Indians used science, technology, engineering and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains. By testing materials, they’ll see how Ute people solved problems in the past and still do today. The program meets history, math and science standards.

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The Ute Indian Museum (Montrose) and History Colorado Center (Denver) offer in-person and virtual field trips featuring exhibits on Ute culture, history and STEM knowledge.

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1. Intro & Conclusion

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1.1 Contemporary Ute Intro Cards (full page)

1.2 Historic Ute Intro Cards (full page)

1.3 Landscape Intro Cards (full page)

1.4 Quote Intro Cards (full page)

1.5 Seasons Intro Cards (full page)

1.6 STEM Conclusion Cards (full page)

1.7 Ute Map Final Print (No Icons)

 

2. Matching Activities

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2.1 Engineering Matching Clue Cards

2.2 Engineering Matching Photo Cards

2.3 Math for Beads Matching Clue Cards

2.4 Math for Beads Matching Photo Cards

2.5 Math for Travel Matching Clue Cards

2.6 Math for Travel Matching Photo Cards

2.7 Science for Food Matching Clue Cards

2.8 Science for Food Matching Photo Cards

2.9 Tech for Clothing Matching Clue Cards

2.10 Tech for Clothing Matching Photo Cards

2.11 Tech for Water Matching Clue Cards

2.13 Tech for Water Matching Photo Cards

 

3. Challenge Activities Instructions

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3.1 Science for Food Challenge Instructions

3.2 Tech for Clothes Challenge Instructions

3.3 Engineering Structure Challenge Instructions

3.4 Math for Decor Challenge Instructions

3.5 Math for Travel Challenge Instructions

3.6 Tech for Water Challenge Instructions

 

4. Math for Decoration

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4.1 Math for Decoration Pattern 1

4.2 Math for Decoration Pattern 2

4.3 Math for Decoration Pattern 3

4.4 Math for Decoration Pattern 4

4.5 Math for Decoration Pattern 5

 

5. Math for Travel

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5.1 Measuring Mat

5.2 Person Injury Ruler

5.3 Mountain Pass Ruler

5.4 Horse Injury Ruler

5.5 Horse Mountain Pass Ruler

5.6 Person Ruler

5.7 Car Breakdown Ruler

5.8 Car Ruler

5.9 Horse Ruler

 

6. Science for Food

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6.1 What Part is Used for Food?

6.2 Where Does It Grow?

6.3 Plant Facts

6.4 Amaranth

6.5 Chokecherry

6.6 Juniper

6.7 Pinon Pine

6.8 Ponderosa Pine

6.9 Prickly Pear

6.10 Spring Beauty

6.11 Yampa

6.12 Yucca

 

7. Technology for Water

7.1 Basket Mat

 

8. Kit Stickers

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8.1 History Take-Out Stickers

8.2 Matching Activities Bag Sticker

8.3 Challenge Activities Bag Sticker

8.4 Map, Intro, & Conclusion Bag Sticker

8.5 Engineering Structure Sticker

8.6 Math for Decoration Sticker

8.7 Math for Travel Sticker

8.8 Science for Food Sticker

8.9 Tech for Clothing Sticker

8.10 Tech for Water Sticker

8.11 Replacement Materials Bag Sticker