Mark Strand's poem, "The Prediction", is a solipsistic tapestry of images that lead the reader on a journey of self-discovery.

May 14, 2009 - Matthew Birdsall

Military activity, oil exploration and algal blooms being examined, as multiple cetacean mass stranding incidents in the UK, Madagascar, Senegal and Japan trigger concern

Jun 12, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Bonnie Henderson's detective work has uncovered fascinating stories of debris washed up on just one mile of Oregon coastline, from rubber duckies to minkie whales.

Jul 28, 2009 - Sheila Gaquin

Here are guidelines for what to do for a beached whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion or sea otter, whether dead or alive.

Jun 18, 2009 - Sheila Gaquin

An interview with Sheryl Gibney, "The Whale Lady", who has been rescuing stranded whales and dolphins on New Zealand's South Island for more than 20 years.

Jan 6, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Part writing and part craft project, writing a rebus encourages children to pay attention to phonetics while learning to have fun with words.

Oct 4, 2010 - Susan Caplan

Getting kids to write, either in or out of school, can be challenging. With the right activities, their interest will improve and so will their writing.

Jul 18, 2010 - Doris Keeler

Teaching resume writing can be creative and fun. Teachers can assign students a variety of projects to teach them proper resume content and formatting.

May 23, 2010 - Amy Martin

These ideas are designed to get ESL students to practice and improve their writing ability without dull drills or copying lines.

Oct 17, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

Use these writing activities to improve writing skills on children in a more meaningful way.

Oct 15, 2009 - Shelley Frost

Some mornings the writing just won't flow - so what is a writer supposed to do? Perhaps it's time to "FIND" the imagination: Find, Explore, Explain then Diverge.

Sep 9, 2009 - Marg McAlister

Improving student writing skills is an important part preparing students for their future education. Use these writing exercises to develop writing skills.

Mar 18, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.

May 2, 2007 - Susan Hyde

Introductory and conversational games and activities that involve lots of speaking will get kids excited about using and improving their English.

Feb 5, 2010 - Sarah Richards

Incorporating writing into different subjects can help students practice their writing skills without the pressure of actually having to write.

Nov 13, 2009 - Marie Liberty

A new school year offers opportunities for easy writing prompts and projects. Students will enjoy writing activities about September, fall, back to school, and apples.

Aug 5, 2008 - Sallie Schaaf Borrink

These simple holiday projects and writing prompts for kids cover many aspects of the Christmas season and should only require items you already have around the house!

Dec 11, 2007 - Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Brainstorming and pre-writing activities can help students collect ideas and relax before starting a creative writing exercise or lesson.

Aug 11, 2010 - Tammy Andrew

Pentominoes is a shape consisting of five squares adjoined by the edge of each square. A lesson to allow students to problem solve on creating pentominoes.

Jan 4, 2007 - Debbie DeSpirt