Roots of Knowledge provides dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for K–12 students through a range of engaging programs in connection with the renowned stained-glass mural. These include school tours, the “Finding Home” field trip for elementary students, the “Woven Stories” field trip for secondary students, and a variety of online resources for teachers. Each program encourages students and educators to explore new modes of understanding, curiosity, careful observation, and self-reflection.
For groups larger than 35 students we offer a custom school tour that includes an introduction to Roots of Knowledge (10–20 minutes), a brief tour to highlight relevant content (20–30 minutes), and exploration time (20–30 minutes) to utilize our themed scavenger hunts or other educational resources.
“Finding Home” is a two-hour program for elementary students. Participating school groups will receive a 60-minute interactive tour through the gallery, a 60-minute art-making activity, and a school program packet rooted in the Utah Core Standards. This program is centered around themes of home, community, and belonging.
An additional 60 minutes can be spent in the gallery afterward to eat lunch or spend more time with the installation.
"Woven Stories” is a two-hour program for secondary students. Participating school groups will receive a 60-minute interactive tour through the gallery, a 60-minute art-making activity, and a school program packet rooted in the Utah Core Standards. This program is centered around themes of fashion, identity, narrative, and visual culture.
An additional 60 minutes can be spent in the gallery afterward to eat lunch or spend more time with the installation.
Our K–12 education packet and lesson plans can supplement field trips or be stand-alone educational tools.
”I have taken my class on numerous field trips this year. This has been the best field trip we have been on. It connected to the social studies standards while incorporating language arts, social and emotional learning, and art standards in. It was hands on and informative all at the same time. My students were engaged in their learning in way that not every program has offered us this year. I can't wait to bring my next group of students back.”
“The art is beautiful! In 3rd grade we learn about the Native American people, so I loved the connections made with that, and they even got to make their own carving in the clay. I enjoyed the creativity of them making their own home, and I loved that they were trying to think of one of the aspects they wanted to create in their home.”
“Thank you for the amazing field trip. I liked all the facts about the stained glass and the stories behind them. But I also loved making the houses. That was one of my favorite field trips. Thank you so much.”
“Thank you for letting us come! I loved being at UVU. The art was so pretty! I can’t believe how these people made such a pretty stained-glass wall for all of us to see and enjoy! Four years is a lot of work! My favorite picture was the tree that looked like a hand holding a torch!”
