Field Studies

Utah’s People and Places

June 15-June 23, 2027

Participants will travel the length of Utah studying the American Indians, Mormon pioneers, miners, and diverse groups of people who have shaped Utah’s history and culture. Participants will focus on the different groups of people who have called Utah home, considering how they arrived here and how they have used the land. The trails and tracks that these people traveled, so related to the geography of Utah, will be explored. Using artifacts, primary sources, and geographic sites, participants will study the Mormon pioneers, American Indians, miners, and diverse groups of people who have shaped Utah’s history and culture. The interactions, conflict, and cooperation between different groups of Utahns will be studied. Highlights will include a three-day float trip on the San Juan River, exploring Ancestral Puebloan archeological sites; following the Mormon Trail from Fort Bridger into the Salt Lake Valley; and standing with Shoshone leaders on the ravine overlooking the Bear River Massacre site. You will not teach Utah History the same way after this adventure.

Kick-Off Meeting: Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Post Meeting: Saturday, August 7th, 2027

Apply for Field Study

Apply as an Individual or Team

Utah educators in grades 4–12 who specialize in American History are welcome to apply either individually or as part of a team.
Applicants must:

Hold a continuing contract for the 2027–2028 school year.
Not have participated in a Driven 2 Teach field study since 2023.

Teams may also apply. However, each team member must agree to the application terms and submit an individual application as part of the team application.
Applicants will be asked to list their team members on the application.
Important: If a team member does not complete an individual application, they cannot be considered for participation.