Resources for Teachers

Ignite a love for minerals and gems in youngsters with the GemKids Program™ – a dazzling introduction to gemology made up of free downloadable presentations. The GemKids Program is invaluable for educators and anyone else who wants to share this fascinating world – in or out of the classroom. An a la carte menu feature lets you select learning materials relevant to your audience. 

Presentations

GemKids Earth Science
Earth Science-What is a Diamond?

AGE: 9 and up
TIME: 30-45 minutes (presentation and activity)

Diamonds captivate. They are the hardest natural material on earth, form under extreme conditions and can be up to 3.5 billion years old. They’re also prized for their beauty. Now you can share their magic.

A gemstone sample is correctly oriented so that Raman spectrum data can be collected.
Gem & Jewelry Careers

AGE: 9 and up
TIME: 30-45 minutes (presentation and activity)

A world of exciting careers awaits in the gem and jewelry industry: appraiser, bench jeweler, field gemologist, retailer, photographer, teacher and more. All throughout the gem industry, motivated individuals are enjoying successful careers.

Lessons

Birthstones of the Year
Birthstones

AGE: 9 and up
TIME: 15-30 minutes (presentation and activity)

GIA offers children a fun way to supplement earth science lessons while they learn the fun facts behind each birthstone via this colorful presentation on gemstones.