The Leonardo's Vision for Education
The Leonardo promotes critical skills by integrating cutting-edge innovation with creative thinking in formal and informal education, producing adept citizens who can find solutions to the local and global challenges ahead.
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Bringing hands-on science to Utah's students and teachers
The Leo on Wheels is an educational outreach program that travels to middle schools throughout Utah, serving nearly 14,000 students each year. It integrates science core content with 21st century thinking skills through hands-on, inquiry based activities that foster critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. Thanks to our sponsors, the visits are free to Utah public schools.
During each visit, interactive activities and hands-on inquiry assignments will focus around the school's choice of one of the following themes:
• Energy
• Forces in Motion
The interactive exhibits and two education specialists stay at each school for a week. Each participating class visits the program twice and teachers have the opportunity to lead related activities in the classroom between and after the visits. The Leo on Wheels serves primarily 8th grade science classes, but may also be adapted for other intermediate grades if there is time in the schedule.
Click here for more information and resources related to The Leo on Wheels exhibits.
Schedule a visit
To check availability or schedule a visit from The Leo on Wheels to your school, please contact us at 801-531-9800 ext. 129 or onwheels@theleonardo.org.
Community Night
In addition to the school day program, each visit from The Leo on Wheels includes a Community Night. The event is a two-hour open house held one evening during the visit which extends The Leo on Wheels experience to parents, community leaders, and the public. Community Nights provide fun and educational experiences to the community while increasing awareness and support for the school.
Check The Leonardo's calendar of events for a Community Night near you.
