Office of Secondary Social Studies
Professional Development

Professional Organization Links

Site

Link

National Council for the Social Studies

http://www.ncss.org/

Maryland Council for the Social Studies

http://www.mdcss.org/

National Council for Geographic Education

http://www.ncge.org/

Maryland Geographic Alliance

http://www.mdcss.org/html/mga.html

National Council for Economic Education

http://www.ncee.net/

Maryland Council on Economic Education

http://www.econed.org/

Center for History Education at UMBC

http://www.umbc.edu/che/

Technology Integration Resources

Using Assistive Technology in Social Studies Instruction
• Assistive Technology

Using the Internet in Social Studies Instruction
• How To Create a Hotlist in Microsoft Word 2003
• Sample Hotlist Activities
       • Presidential Election 2004
       • The Munich Conference

Using PowerPoint in Social Studies Instruction
• Diagram Samples
      • PowerPoint Templates
                Interactive Template 1
                Interactive Template 2
      • Sample PowerPoint Activities
                Triangular Trade
                World Stamps
                WWI Quiz

Using Inspiration in Social Studies Instruction
• Using Inspiration 6.0
• Using Inspiration 7.0
• 50 Uses for Inspiration