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An Attitude of Gratitude
Middle-school students think "outside the box" to identify unusual things they're thankful for, and then use digital content (audio, images, movies…) to represent those things on a PowerPoint slide. Students' slides are combined into a class slide show.

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Create A Poetry Calendar
In this lesson, students research, design, and create a school-year calendar based on the work of famous poets. The activity, which can take 4-5 class periods to complete, is a great culminating activity for a poetry unit for grades 3-12.

The Bear Necessities
Does the idea of your K-2 students doing Web research seem impossible? Check out this simple, but engaging, lesson! With teacher guidance, students use a KWL worksheet and a single easy-to-read Web site to record what they know, what they want to learn, and what they do learn about polar bears.

Foliage Tracker
The spectacle of changing leaf colors dramatically signals fall's changing seasons. Students track leaf changes, input data found at one Web site into another, and then graph foliage changes with a free online tool.

Five "Eggs-traordinary" Lesson Plans: Just Add the Eggs!
Looking for a teaching theme to welcome spring? We have "eggs-actly" what you're looking for! Toss eggs into the curriculum mix. Eggs can be used to teach skills in math, geography, and science. And don't forget the art "eggs-hibit"!

Trees Sprout Classroom Lessons Throughout the Year
Why not go out on a limb! Springtime and Arbor Day are great times to branch out and include in your curriculum timely lessons about trees. Included: Lessons for measuring trees, reading a color key map, creating tree silhouettes and a "good behavior tree," more.

Iditarod Brrrreathes Life Into Tired Curriculum (Brrrr!)
Alaska in March is the place to be -- if you want to breathe life into tired lessons, or if you simply need to engage students who have a little cabin (or classroom) fever. Included: Ideas for working in language arts, geography, math, history, spelling, more!

Winter Wonderland -- Lessons for Frosty Days!
Though the weather outside is frightful, wintry lessons are delightful! Whether the topic is snow, cold, or other icy treats, winter is a frosty focus that will motivate and entertain your class. Bundle up and brace for wild, windy, weather outside while showing your students the best of winter activities indoors! Included: Five lessons that make winter a winning subject!

Signs of Spring -- Lessons to Welcome a New Season!
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring begins on March 20, and signs of warmer weather and brighter days will be everywhere! Because the mind of every child will surely be taking an early "spring break," put these sunny thoughts to good use with lessons designed to celebrate the arrival of the new season.

A Blizzard of Winter Lessons!
Brrr! Winter is in the air! To help you celebrate the start of the winter season, we have shoveled up more than 50 cross-curricular activities! Included: Lessons about winter folklore, snowmen, the winter solstice, and more!

Springtime On-Line!
Does spring fever have your students all a-buzz? Use their boundless energy to help them learn about the bees -- and the flowers and the seeds -- as this week's Education World activities bring spring into your classroom and your curriculum. Included are Activities for Primary Students, Activities for Students in Grade 3 and Above, and Activities for All Ages!

Stop by the Web on a Snowy Evening -- and Find Great Snow Activities!
A blizzard of "snow" lessons and activities for all ages! These "snow angels" are heaven-sent to save you a multitude of planning time. Lessons and activities for all grades!

Celebrate Winter!
As the winter solstice approaches, it might help your students to know that the darkest days are nearly behind them. Students can explore a variety of Web sites that provide information about the Winter Solstice. Included: More than a dozen activities for celebrating the Solstice!

An Apple for the Teacher
If Johnny Appleseed were still planting apple seeds, he would be 224 years old this month! Mark the occasion by making these apple activities part of your "core" curriculum!

My Summer Vacation -- On the Internet!
Travel and learn with Kate and her younger brother, Matt, as they explore the U.S. -- on the Internet! Visit Web sites connected to popular attractions, and search those sites for answers to questions from Kate and Matt!

Soar Into Spring With Kites!
Spring has sprung! Soar out of the winter doldrums with a lesson plan both you and your students are sure to enjoy. Amid all the fun, the kids might not even realize how much they're learning!

Pump Up the Curriculum With Pumpkins!
Jump into pumpkin facts and pumpkin lore. Try pumpkin science, pumpkin math, pumpkin writing...