GEMS
What is GEMS?
GEMS (Gifted Education in Madison County Schools) is a program where students are engaged in learning activities that stimulate their mind and allow them to dive deeper and broader into subjects and content. Students are allowed to explore "out of the box" ideas and test theories and hypotheses in conjunction with specific units of study. Students collaborate with each other and use their strengths to enhance the learning experiences for their classmates. Some students excel in creativity, while others are more analytical. Each student benefits from the group dynamics while working on special projects as students are able to pair those creative tendencies with practical application in a real-world problem.
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5th Grade GEMS students at Community Montessori School were awarded a grant for $1000 to attend a field trip to Lone Oaks Farm this spring. Lone Oaks has a unique facility that offers STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) experiences for students outside the classroom. By exploring hands-on activities and observing professionals in action, students can learn how science, technology, engineering, and math shape everyday life.
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GEMS students explored how the brain works and how neurons transmit messages that allow us to learn and process information. To connect their learning with real-life biology, they also examined a sheep brain to observe the structure and appearance of an actual brain.
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Students visited the Malesus STEM Innovation Center, where they explored fields such as engineering, mechatronics, robotics, and cyber command. Through this experience, they learned how these disciplines work together to drive innovation and solve real-world problems.
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This exercise is BRAIN CANDY, literally and figuratively! GEMS students built a candy model of a neuron, the basic building block of the brain!
Neurons are the brain’s powerful messengers. They race electrical and chemical signals through lightning-fast networks, allowing you to breathe, move, think, feel, and understand the world around you. While neurons come in many shapes and sizes, almost all share three key parts: a cell body, an axon, and dendrites.
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Our GEMS students got an unforgettable hands-on experience during our study of the brain—they were able to hold a real sheep brain! 🧠🐑
As they explored, students identified different parts of the brain and discussed how each section helps control the body. It was an exciting (and slightly messy!) way to bring science to life and deepen their understanding of how the brain works. We love seeing curiosity and learning come together in such a memorable way!