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SIRS Updates: New Year, New Multimedia
Did you know that SIRS Researcher now offers multimedia features for every leading issue?
Students can explore timelines, games, maps, videos, and more by linking to the interactive content located in each Overview section. (See illustration, right.)
This new content brings the best combination of information, media, and visual literacies together to engage students in the study of the enduring issues of the new year and beyond.
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Classroom Activities
It's important for students to distinguish between the mainstream beliefs of any religion and its extremist wings. This month, teachers can take the occasion of the Islamic New Year to assign activities that promote religious tolerance.
The Tet Offensive of 1968 convinced many Americans that the Vietnam War was not worth the costs. Students can gain understanding of how the results of the Tet Offensive resembles the recent troop surge in Iraq. Both situations argued for our presence and victory -- the defeat of the Communists then, and now, the defeat of terrorists. Is it worth the cost?
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Reminder: SIRS Pathfinders
Don't miss our new Curriculum Pathfinders! They're a great place to start for homework help in math, science, social studies, language arts, fine arts, and health. Web sites and articles are selected and grouped by course subject alongside research ideas for teaching across the curriculum. Visit Database Features/Pathfinders today.
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Proquestk12.com Website Updates
The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single
source for hands-on K-12 solution information:
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SIRS SKS Spotlights: 2008
Each month our SIRS editors publish a set of hands-on activities and research starters in the form of our SIRS Spotlight feature. You can access this content via links inside your subscription, and via our email newsletters. Here's a rundown of our 2008 Spotlight themes:
- Green Movement
- Black History Month
- Women's History Month
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Safety Month
- National High School Debate Topic
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Constitution Day
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
- National American Indian Heritage Month
- Winter Observances & Celebrations
Coming Soon: Ever consider a 21st century alternative to research papers? SIRS will soon rollout details of its student podcast competition -- complete with prizes! Your students can create podcasts to either persuade or inform viewers about a leading issue. Watch your emailbox for details.
Our Election 2008 SIRS coverage goes live in early February.
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SIRS Challenge Quests & Spotlights
Martin Luther King, Jr. accomplished much in his lifetime, and he received many awards. In 1964, he was the youngest man to be presented with what honor?
Find out with our Challenge Quest.
Despite centuries of research, from the findings of ancient astronomers to the discoveries of modern space exploration, our solar system continues to surprise us. Let SIRS shine a Spotlight on this topic in January!
CultureGrams in Focus
CultureGrams can help broaden your students' understanding of the world.
Visit Montenegro in our World Edition.
Top 3 Websites
Each month, our editorial team scours the Internet for top-quality sites for teachers and students.
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