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"What Are Gems?" (full title: "The Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?") is a short released on the Cartoon Network website and YouTube channel. The short has Pearl educating the viewer and Steven about Gems. You can find the short here.

Synopsis[]

Steven learns about Gems from Pearl.[1]

Plot[]

The short takes place in a classroom with the characters portrayed as chibi-esque versions of themselves. Pearl is the first teacher to be introduced who talks about the nature of Gems. Pearl begins by introducing the basic form: their gemstone. She says that the bodies they possess are a result of projections generated by their gemstones. The projected bodies are a heavy mass of light that allows their forms to be solid physically. Garnet and Amethyst join in as figures on the chalkboard, introducing themselves with an act of wit regarding mass, which Pearl attempts people to disregard and seek the ongoing lesson.

Pearl mentions that while the generated mass is extraordinarily resilient to harm, a Gem may have to dissipate the form and focus on their recovery, leaving themselves as a Gemstone. Garnet demonstrates this by poofing Amethyst. Pearl points out that while the Gem is recovering with their form as a gemstone, they are vulnerable to either enclosed incarceration in their gemstone forever (such as being bubbled) or being defenseless to future harm, which can result in a Gem's projected form from being unstable. Garnet demonstrates the bubbling incarceration, and Amethyst demonstrates the effects of having a cracked gemstone. Pearl says if an event happens to shatter the gemstone, they will cease to exist as themselves.

Amethyst boasts her toughness, but Garnet wants to prove her wrong and begins to chase Amethyst across the classroom. Pearl concludes the lesson at this point. Steven asks what if a Gem is half-human. Pearl responds with the answer: Steven; it makes Steven happy, and Pearl requests Steven to make an essay on himself. Steven asks what an essay is, which makes Pearl end the presentation.

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Trivia[]

  • A Steven Universe bumper that Cartoon Network regularly airs features the scene where Garnet chases Amethyst. This bumper has been shown on the network for several weeks before the actual short's release, confusing fans.[citation needed]

Cultural References[]

Transcript

View the episode's transcript here.

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References

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Pilot Pilot
Season 1 A: Gem GlowLaser Light CannonCheeseburger BackpackTogether BreakfastFryboCat FingersBubble BuddiesSerious StevenTiger MillionaireSteven's LionArcade ManiaGiant WomanSo Many BirthdaysLars and the Cool KidsOnion TradeSteven the Sword FighterLion 2: The MovieBeach PartyRose's RoomCoach StevenJoking VictimSteven and the StevensMonster BuddiesAn Indirect KissMirror Gem/Ocean Gem

B: House GuestSpace RaceSecret TeamIsland AdventureKeep Beach City WeirdFusion CuisineGarnet's UniverseWatermelon StevenLion 3: Straight to VideoWarp TourAlone TogetherThe TestFuture VisionOn the RunHorror ClubWinter ForecastMaximum CapacityMarble MadnessRose's ScabbardOpen BookShirt ClubStory for StevenThe MessagePolitical PowerThe Return/Jail Break

Season 2 Full DisclosureJoy RideSay UncleLove LettersReformedSworn to the SwordRising Tides, Crashing SkiesKeeping It TogetherWe Need to TalkChille TidCry for HelpKeystone MotelOnion FriendHistorical FrictionFriend ShipNightmare HospitalSadie's SongCatch and ReleaseWhen It RainsBack to the BarnToo FarThe AnswerSteven's BirthdayIt Could've Been Great/Message ReceivedLog Date 7 15 2
Season 3 Super Watermelon Island/Gem DrillSame Old WorldBarn MatesHit the DiamondSteven FloatsDrop Beat DadMr. GregToo Short to RideThe New LarsBeach City DriftRestaurant WarsKiki's Pizza Delivery ServiceMonster ReunionAlone at SeaGreg the BabysitterGem HuntCrack the WhipSteven vs. AmethystBismuthBetaEarthlingsBack to the MoonBubbled
Season 4 Kindergarten KidKnow Your FusionBuddy's BookMindful EducationFuture Boy ZoltronLast One Out of Beach CityOnion GangGem HarvestThree Gems and a BabySteven's DreamAdventures in Light DistortionGem HeistThe ZooThat Will Be AllThe New Crystal GemsStorm in the RoomRocknaldoTiger PhilanthropistRoom for RubyLion 4: Alternate EndingDoug OutThe Good LarsAre You My Dad?I Am My Mom
Season 5 Stuck TogetherThe TrialOff ColorsLars' HeadDewey WinsGemcationRaising the BarnBack to the KindergartenSadie KillerKevin PartyLars of the StarsJungle MoonYour Mother and MineThe Big ShowPool HoppingLetters to LarsCan't Go BackA Single Pale RoseNow We're Only Falling ApartWhat's Your Problem?The QuestionMade of HonorReunitedLegs From Here to HomeworldFamiliarTogether AloneEscapismChange Your Mind
Film Steven Universe: The Movie
Steven Universe Future Little HomeschoolGuidanceRose BudsVolleyballBluebirdA Very Special EpisodeSnow DayWhy So Blue?Little GraduationPrickly PairIn DreamsBismuth CasualTogether ForeverGrowing PainsMr. UniverseFragmentsHomeworld BoundEverything's FineI Am My MonsterThe Future
Shorts Lion Loves to Fit in a BoxThe Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?We Are the Crystal GemsThe Classroom Gems: How Are Gems Made?UnboxingThe Classroom Gems: FusionCooking with LionGem KaraokeSteven ReactsVideo ChatSteven's Song Time
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