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• The Scope of GEMS

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GEMS Is Many Programs
Seeds of Science/ Roots of Reading (Delta
Education)
GEMS Curriculum Sequences (Carolina Curriculum)
New GEMS Teachers Guides
Classic GEMS Teachers Guide Series
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GEMS Teacher Guides

• Inquiry-based, supplemental instruction, GEMS
  units have been self-published for over 20 years
  by GEMS and LHS.
• Over 1.5 million guides in print.

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New GEMS

• Brand new or recently updated guides
• Extensive science background for the teacher
• Addresses key science standards
• Literature connections and other resources
• Guidance on assessment

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GEMS Curriculum Sequences

• Focus on key concepts
• Research-based
• Practical
• Filled with assessment resources
• Critical Junctures Providing More Experience
• Evidence Circles
• Student Readings

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GEMS Curriculum Sequences

• Published by Carolina Biological Supply Company
• Space Science for Grades 35
• Space Science for Grades 68
• Ocean Science Sequence for Grades 35. (beginning
  development)

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Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading

• Literacy instruction embedded in inquiry science.
• Seeds/Roots learning model uses multiple
  modalities Do it, Talk it, Read it, Write it.

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Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Published by
Delta Education

• 4-9 custom science books per unit
• (18 copies each)

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Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading

• Published by Delta Education
• 4-9 custom science books per unit
• (18 copies of each)
• Student Investigation Notebooks
• Teachers guide
• Kits available

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GEMS Handbooks
Insights and Outcomes Assessment Handbook
Leaders Teachers Handbooks
GEMS Handbooks
The Rainbow of Mathematics
Parent Partners
Spark Your Childs Success in Math and Science
Science and Math Explorations for Young Children
The Architecture of Reform
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GEMS Teacher Guides

• Supplemental units of study
• May be linked in a sequence

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GEMS Guides

• Early childhood education guides

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GEMS Festival guides
Learning station-based Suitable for single
classroom, whole school, or public event
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GEMS Math guides
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MARE Marine Activities, Resources and Education
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GEMS Space Science guides
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GEMS Chemistry guides
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GEMS Environmental Science guides