Curated OER
Earth's Gems Word Search
In this Earth's gems word search activity, students locate the 25 gems listed in the provided word bank within the word puzzle.
Curated OER
Earth's Gems Word Search 2
In this Earth's gems word search worksheet, students locate the 10 gems listed in the provided word bank within the word puzzle.
Curated OER
Swirling, Twirling, Glistening Jewels... Glass Art In Words
Students examine the art form of the glass sculpture. After viewing a three dimensional object, they write creatively describing the object through the use of metaphors. They use peer editing to check for grammatical and spelling errors.
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The image.com: Gem Gallery
Learn all about gemstones at this site. Here you can view gem images and read the very detailed descriptions and general information facts pertaining to select gems.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Production of Specific u.s. Gemstones
Photos of the principal gemstones produced in the United States, including an introduction to historical and other background information for each one.