Living Organism Information

Important reminder!

Please let us know right away if your living organisms arrive deceased or die within the first 48 hours of arrival. The vendor will replace living organisms within this window, so be sure to let us know!

Email gemsnet@etal.uri.edu

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Scheduling Details:

  • Life science courses begin for GEMS-Net partnering districts on March 16, 2026.
  • Organisms generally arrive Tuesday-Thursday during the shipping window.
  • ECA Science Kit Services (the vendor) informs the delivery company that orders should be delivered during school hours.

Living Organism Arrival Dates by Grade

Kindergarten
grade 1 (no organisms)
grade 2
grade 3
grade 4
grade 5