We at UTAHMININGHISTORY.org believe Utah has a great
mining heritage, a heritage that should be shared in both words and images. We also believe that while it is not true of all sites, some abandoned mining sites can, and do,
present hazards to anyone who may not respect or pay attention to the area they are exploring.
To help educate young people about Utah's great mining heritage as well as the dangers that may be
present at these sites, we have included a complete copy of:
MINING UTAH'S HERITAGE, The
Story of Mining in Utah
This booklet
has been published by the Utah Division of Natural Resources, Division of Oil. Gas and Mining. It is designed to educate Utah's elementary school
students about dangers or hazards that may be present in or around abandoned mines. It is specifically designed to address and enhance Standard
6040-03, Objective 02 of the state core curriculum for the 4th Grade level.
Illustrations and design by: CAROL NIEDERHAUSER.
STUDENTS: If
you would like to know more about Utah's mining history, and safety around Utah's abandoned mines, ask your teacher to make
this booklet a part of your classroom studies.
TEACHERS: Take a minute and review this booklet to see how best to incorporate
it in your 4th Grade Utah Studies program. Scroll
or arrow down to see each page in turn.
Hard copies of this booklet can be obtained by calling
the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining at (801)
538-5340.
