Be sure to see another Education World resource:
Summer Lesson Ideas.
Warm Weather Projects Make Learning About Nature Fun!
Summer is no time to hang around inside. During the warm weather, encourage kids to head outdoors with some new nature projects. This week, Education World reviews two new books of nature activities that are both educational and fun.
Teaching with Historic Places
Teaching with Historic Places includes lesson plans and resources to enrich the teaching of history, civics, and other subjects through the use of properties listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. (Grades: 6-12)
Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web!
Today, Education World surveys some of the best children's summer reading lists on the Web. Here, you'll find an overview of more than a dozen great lists that you or your school's staff might use to create your own
summer reading program.
Hot Activities for Celebrating Summer!
The last days of school are a great time for reinforcing summer safety rules and for looking ahead to some great summertime fun. This week’s Education World lessons help you accomplish those things! Included: Activities connected to Tall Ships 2000, summer snacks and food safety, roller coasters, and more!
GREAT SITES FOR TEACHING ABOUT…
Summer Fun and Learning
Each week, Education World's Great Sites for Teaching About… page highlights Web sites to help educators work timely themes into their lessons. Internet educator Walter McKenzie selected this week's sites, which are among the best summer fun sites on the Web.
Summer Science Is for Girls!
Are girls interested in science? Just ask biotechnologist Dr. Sylvia Oliver and environmental engineer Dr. Kauser Jahan! These scientists --and science mentors-- can hardly keep up with the applications pouring into their girls-only summer science camps. Today, they tell Education World how they inspire middle school girls to reach for the stars in math and science. Included: What the campers say about the camps and learn how to find a program near you.
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!
Countdown to Summer: Free Summer Programs for Teens
What are your teenage students (or children) doing this summer? Why not investigate some of the hundreds of free summer programs for teens? Twenty of them are highlighted here.
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