Throughout history, these precious stones have fascinated people around the world. You can join Smithsonian scientists and researchers as they unravel the mysteries and misconceptions about gems.
Students can also communicate with the hosts via fax , e-mail , and live Internet chat .
A Gem of a Story Online should be used as an educational supplement to the electronic field trip broadcast. Through this site, you can explore the many educational Activities and Resources related to this electronic field trip. Or, to get a closer view of individual gems and minerals, browse through the online Archives .