New Lesson Plan: Virtual Tour of the US Capitol

Make your Social Studies classes come alive through our Virtual Tourism Lesson Plans! You may have previously enjoyed the Washington D.C. centered Lesson Plan on...

5 Travel Apps to Download Before Your Trip

It can be daunting trying to decide which travel apps would be best to download on your smartphone for your upcoming trip abroad. There are...

Join ACIS on the Road (Via Social!)

Spring is one of THE busiest travel seasons for ACIS. It makes sense, as many students and teachers take full advantage of Spring Break holidays...

8 European Architecture Styles to Look For on Your European Tour

One of the beauties of traveling through Europe is seeing the great layers of history in the form of buildings and public spaces. It can...

Teacher Spotlight: Brian F., Tennessee

Brian teaches 7th grade world history in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He's relatively new to the ACIS Family, but from the sounds of it, this is the...

10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Busy This Summer

Your brain is like an ice cream cone: you don't want it to melt in the summer sun! Incorporate these 10 ideas into your summer routine to keep...

Hidden Gems to Find on a Student Tour to London

There are all kinds of incredible sites to see when you’re abroad. But if you don’t look closely you may just miss some unusual finds!...

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing an Educational Travel Company

Imagine you’re at a car dealership. Your vehicle is on its last wheels, and the time has come to invest in a new one. You...

Slow Food: 3 Secrets of Italian Flavor

The concept of encouraging sustainable agriculture and locally-sourced ingredients produced with quality rather than quantity in mind has been gaining traction in recent years. But...

Travel Tips from the ACIS International Program Team

Traveling for the first time can always be an overwhelming experience. There is so much to remember and keep track of all the while trying...