Apple tree seeds are a unique gift if your teacher is interested in horticulture, gardening or general landscaping. The historic tradition of "giving a teacher an apple" began in the 1600s, when indigent farmers and poor citizens would pay teachers with meals or individual foods. Present the apple seeds a brightly wrapped gift box. Your teacher can plant the apple seeds in his yard to nurture and grow his very own tree.
Create a caption to a New Yorker cartoon for your teacher. Find a cartoon with images of male instructors or teachers and create a humorous caption to fit. Follow the New Yorker caption contest instructions listed on the official website. Enter your caption -- and relate it to your teacher -- and after submitting purchase the cartoon with the included caption. Frame the cartoon and present it to your teacher as a gag gift and/or something that will always make him laugh.
Make a male grooming kit for your teacher. This gift can work well if your teacher is either impeccably manicured or extremely casual. Consider adding an electric razor, shaving lotion, cologne, pomade or hair gel. Place all of the items into a small travel bag and have the teacher's initials embroidered onto the travel bag. This is a gift your teacher can put to good use at home or while traveling.
Get creative when considering a personal wardrobe item. Giving ties as gifts to male teachers is a tried and true tradition -- but you can spice it up by adding a personal element. Purchase a plain, solid-colored tie -- make sure the color is a light one, such as white or beige. Have everyone in the class autograph the tie on the front and back or dip each classmate's thumb in ink and place a thumbprint on the tie. Personalizing a standard gift is a wonderful way to make your present memorable.