SIRS

I am a fan of SIRS Researcher . . . it is especially handy for college students looking for pro/con arguments on an issue.

I've never looked at the younger student version, but find that equally useful and easy to navigate. I like how the reading levels are in plain sight, and I also appreciate the breakdown by types of information---newspapers, websites, pictures, etc.

Those darn pandas are so cute!









OK . . . on to SIRS Researcher, my old friend.

I selected "Obesity" from the list of leading issues and found a very rich resource listing pro and con arguments regarding government regulation addressing the issue of obesity in the US.

There's a helpful list of articles broken down by publication type, along with interactive features that give visual demonstrations of facts. I also really appreciate the subject heading suggestions that show related searches.

The curriculum pathfinders could be a useful tool, especially if the teacher or students was trying to decide on a topic. I like the cloud system found there and connections to related topics.

It's a good reminder to look at this database again, and I'm glad to see the edition for younger students is just as useful.