and handbooks offer a wide range of supplementary learning
experiences for preschool through 8th grade. Carolina Biological
Supply Company is the exclusive and authorized source of
GEMS Kits®.
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.
Sufficient materials for 32 students
Preassembled for your convenience
Saves you time and money
Packed in a durable plastic container for storage
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 ways to modify or adapt the presentation for
younger or older students.
Special background in math or science not required
Practical advice and teaching tips provided
Professional development workshops available
About GEMS®
classroom activities
Each classroom activity includes an overview, materials list, and
preparation steps, followed by clear, step-by-step instructions for
effective classroom presentation. Background information is provided
for the teacher, along with photographs, illustrations, and, often,
examples of student work.
GEMS activities are inquiry based and engage students
GEMS activities use proven, standards-based principles and
concepts
GEMS activities help make ALL teachers successful
GEMS activities use accessible materials
