Roots of Knowledge offers a variety of dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for K–12 students. Self-guided school tours, the Finding Home elementary program, the Woven: Clothing Stories from Around the World Secondary program, and online teacher resources introduce students and educators to new modes of understanding, ignite curiosity, inspire close looking, and foster self-reflection in connection with the renowned stained-glass mural.
Groups participating in the self-guided tour receive an introduction to Roots of Knowledge, 60 minutes of self-directed gallery time, and themed scavenger hunts to use at their leisure.
Groups participating in the Finding Home program receive a 60-minute interactive tour through the gallery, a 60-minute art-making activity, and a school program packet rooted in Utah Core Standards and centered around themes of home, community, and belonging. School groups can spend an additional 60 minutes in the gallery afterward to eat lunch or spend more time at the installation.
”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!”
