These resources have been contributed by ACSS members, freinds, and other intrested parties. They are an excellent resource for lesson plans, notes and other classroom needs.
http://www.nationalgeographic.org
National Geographic has been a well established, highly regarded organization for over 100 years. The web sites located here are intended to inform people of geographic activites the world over. The education sites are remarkable also. Visit the Reading Expeditions and Xpeditions sites for newly updated lessons and more. NGS also houses the national standards.
http://www.ncge.org
The National Council for Geographic Education was started to promote geography education. It is supported by four national geographic professional organizations. This site houses the national standards, the Journal of Geography, and other notable web pages. This one is excellent for your research for professional education information.
http://www.ncss.org
Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.
