Engaging Earth Science Unit Plans
GemKit™ makes it easy for educators to teach important earth science concepts to students in grades 4 - 6.
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What' Inside
Designed with teachers in mind, GemKit is a suite of resources that will take your classroom from start to finish with four earth science unit plans.
Educational Videos
Your students will follow Gemma, a magical Dalmatian, on a museum adventure, where they will learn the key concepts of each unit plan.
Activities & Worksheets
Each unit plan includes expert-designed activities that bring the topics to life through science experiments, engaging discussion questions, creative art projects, and more.
What Your Students Will Learn
Unit Plan 1:
Intro to Earth Sciences
This unit introduces students to earth sciences and covers topics such as layers of the earth and plate tectonics.
Unit Plan 2:
The Rock Cycle
This unit teaches students about the rock cycle, including the three types of rocks and how they form and change over time.
Unit Plan 3:
Minerals
This unit teaches students about the study of minerals, mineral characteristics, and mining.
Unit Plan 4:
Gemstones
This unit explores the world of gemstones, including birthstones, jewelry history, and how gems differ from minerals.
Designed with Teachers in Mind
Credible
GemKit is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, vetted by teachers, and created by GIA, a renowned institution for gemology education.
Convenient
All the educational videos and materials are available online. You can access them whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
Complimentary
This completely free resource is just one part of the GemKids mission to spark curiosity, foster a love of learning, and inspire the next generation of jewelers and gemologists.
