SIRS Discoverer
1.
I searched armadillo and found that the article
did indeed have both a reading level and a picture. I was amazed at the amount
of information that the article contained.
2.
The country I selected was The Bahamas. There
was basic information listed with links to geographical and government
information. Also, there was a list of
major historical events, a map, a picture of their flag, and links to click on
for additional information.
The map I selected
was Florida. It’s quite detailed with
major highways and interstates, cities, and lakes and rivers labeled. It would
be wonderful for a geography class.
Also, when teaching literature, it would be a nice resource to show the
kids where the setting of a story takes place.
The last link that I
chose was Biographies. I then searched “Michelle
Obama” to see how current the information was.
The link gave a brief description and then had several links that could
be chosen to find more information.
There were several photos of Mrs. Obama and her family, including a
magazine cover.
SIRS Issues Researcher
1.
The topic
I selected was “Cheerleading.” At first glance, I noticed that there was an
article, several research tools – topic overview, timeline, global impact,
statistics, my analysis, and note taker – that would really help a student
organize his/her thoughts. When I
clicked on the link to read more, I was able to see a bit more of the article
and also to read different perspectives on the topic. In both spots, there was the pro/con chart
with links to articles. There was also a link to a video sponsored by the Partnership
for a Drug-Free America that encourages kids to get involved in activities.
2.
The subject I selected was “Fine Arts.” I was
given course suggestions, research topics, and links for additional
information. When I clicked on “West
Side Story,” I was given links to articles and media locations for more
information.
