1. People in Utah History Researched & Presented By: Ms. Oglesby

2. First People Who are they? The Desert Archaic Culture were one of the first groups in Utah. Who are they? The Desert Archaic Culture were one of the first groups in Utah. Where did they live? Traces of this culture found they lived throughout the state of Utah from high mountain areas to west desert salt flats. Where did they live? Traces of this culture found they lived throughout the state of Utah from high mountain areas to west desert salt flats. When did they live in Utah? This culture lived in 6500 B.C. When did they live in Utah? This culture lived in 6500 B.C. What was their life like? These people moved around often to gather food in different places and lived in caves & pit houses. They would gather food in their homemade baskets & hunt with spears. What was their life like? These people moved around often to gather food in different places and lived in caves & pit houses. They would gather food in their homemade baskets & hunt with spears. Why are they remembered? They developed and used new technologies, such as the bow and arrow, to hunt and survive in multiple areas in Utah. Why are they remembered? They developed and used new technologies, such as the bow and arrow, to hunt and survive in multiple areas in Utah.

3. Immigrants Who are they? One of the many immigrant groups to come to Utah was the Scandinavians. Who are they? One of the many immigrant groups to come to Utah was the Scandinavians. Where were they from? They came to Utah from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, because of Mormon missionaries. Scandinavians settled in groups across Tooele, Sanpete, and Cache County. Where were they from? They came to Utah from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, because of Mormon missionaries. Scandinavians settled in groups across Tooele, Sanpete, and Cache County. When did they live in Utah? They first came to Utah in the 1850’s and some of their families are still here today. When did they live in Utah? They first came to Utah in the 1850’s and some of their families are still here today. What was their life like? As most immigrants do, they experienced prejudice as they adjusted to a new climate and culture of food, style, and language. What was their life like? As most immigrants do, they experienced prejudice as they adjusted to a new climate and culture of food, style, and language. Why are they remembered? Scandinavian builders brought new architecture ideas to Utah buildings that are still here today. They also helped introduce and establish the ski industry. Why are they remembered? Scandinavian builders brought new architecture ideas to Utah buildings that are still here today. They also helped introduce and establish the ski industry.

4. Cool People Who is it? Philo T. Farnsworth was a Utah farm boy who invented the television. Who is it? Philo T. Farnsworth was a Utah farm boy who invented the television. Where was he from? He was born in Utah and lived outside of Beaver. His family moved to Idaho, but he came back to Utah to attend college at BYU. Where was he from? He was born in Utah and lived outside of Beaver. His family moved to Idaho, but he came back to Utah to attend college at BYU. When did he live? Philo T. Farnsworth was born in 1906 and died in 1971. When did he live? Philo T. Farnsworth was born in 1906 and died in 1971. What was his life like? He was very interested in how things work, and he grew up developing inventions and loving science. He went to college, but his dad died and he had no money to finish. A group of investors from California helped him finish his design to make TV possible, but he had a hard time claiming rights to his invention. He died with little people acknowledging his efforts. What was his life like? He was very interested in how things work, and he grew up developing inventions and loving science. He went to college, but his dad died and he had no money to finish. A group of investors from California helped him finish his design to make TV possible, but he had a hard time claiming rights to his invention. He died with little people acknowledging his efforts. What impact did he make? His invention of putting images on a TV screen helped others develop new ideas. He was listed by Time Magazine in the “Top 100 Important People in the 20 th Century”. There is a statue in his honor at the Utah State Capital. What impact did he make? His invention of putting images on a TV screen helped others develop new ideas. He was listed by Time Magazine in the “Top 100 Important People in the 20 th Century”. There is a statue in his honor at the Utah State Capital.

5. I can be a person in Utah history too! Who am I? I am Kaitlyn Oglesby a teacher in Utah. Who am I? I am Kaitlyn Oglesby a teacher in Utah. Why did I come to Utah? I grew up in Logandale, Nevada and moved to St. George, Utah to attend college. Why did I come to Utah? I grew up in Logandale, Nevada and moved to St. George, Utah to attend college. How long have I lived in Utah? I moved to Utah in 2012 and am still currently living here. How long have I lived in Utah? I moved to Utah in 2012 and am still currently living here. What was my life like in Utah? I was very busy as I attended college at Dixie State University. While studying to become a teacher I was involved in student government and worked at Swig to pay my bills. I then graduated and was hired to be a teacher. What was my life like in Utah? I was very busy as I attended college at Dixie State University. While studying to become a teacher I was involved in student government and worked at Swig to pay my bills. I then graduated and was hired to be a teacher. How do I want to be remembered in Utah’s history? I want to make an impact by teaching thousands of children in Utah and hopefully be awarded Teacher of the Year in the whole state! How do I want to be remembered in Utah’s history? I want to make an impact by teaching thousands of children in Utah and hopefully be awarded Teacher of the Year in the whole state!