For over 40 years, the staff of the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley, has been sharing the best tools for science education. From the initial development of the first units in 1984, GEMS has become an internationally recognized name in inquiry science. With a growing library of over 70 units, GEMS® is being used worldwide.

The success of GEMS is due to its key features:   

	Introductions that provide unit overviews and individual session summaries
	Embedded assessment within sessions
	Additional assessment opportunities
	Enrichment opportunities and learning extensions
	Literacy connections through embedded student readings and additional suggested books

GEMS® guides support teachers with the information they need to be successful with each unit, including background information, preparation support, step-by-step lesson instructions, and anticipated outcomes. At the end of each unit, teachers can find additional content, reading resources, writing ideas, assessment options, and extensions to help students further explore lesson concepts.

GEMS® units are clearly organized and easy to use. Although many GEMS guides are designed, written, and tested for specific grade levels, they often can be extended to lower or higher levels. Many GEMS® Teacher’s Guides contain suggestions for modifying or adapting the presentation for younger or older students. 

About GEMS Kits®
A GEMS Kit® contains all the materials necessary to present a GEMS unit to your class and includes one copy of the pertinent GEMS Teacher’s Guide®. Each GEMS Kit goes through an extensive development and review process. The result is a kit that meets the high standards of GEMS and Carolina, a kit you can use with confidence.

Features of GEMS Kits include:   

	Sufficient materials for 32 students
	Preassembled materials for your convenience to save you time and money
	Durable plastic container for storage
	Practical advice and teaching tips