The Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS®) Program is a leading resource for innovative science and mathematics education. Developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, the public science education center at the University of California at Berkeley, and tested in thousands of classrooms nationwide, over 80 GEMS Teacher's Guides and Handbooks offer a wide range of supplementary learning experiences for preschool through eighth grade.

GEMS activities engage students in direct experience and experimentation to introduce essential, standards-based principles and concepts. Clear step-by-step instructions enable all teachers to be successful presenting the activities. GEMS units offer effective, practical, economical, and schedule-friendly ways to provide high-quality science and math learning to all students.

Teaching for Scientific Literacy is a 1-1/2 day workshop for K-6 grade teachers, Friday, October 12 (2-6p.m.) and Saturday, October 13 (9a.m.-5p.m.) on the Keene State College campus, Rhodes Hall, Room N212.  The workshop, generously underwritten by the Bank of America, costs $50/participant and includes materials and Saturday’s continental breakfast and lunch. KSC GEMS co-directors Debbie Black and Erik Bell lead the workshop. 

 Mail or fax your registration form to Keene State College, Continuing Education and Extended Studies, 229 Main Street, Elliot Hall, Keene, NH 03435-2605; fax 603-358-2569. Click here for your GEMS parking permit.

Register early! Space is limited to 40 participants.