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November 2007
Maryland SIRS Database Updates
Published jointly by the MDK12 Digital Library and ProQuest, this enewsletter provides hands-on student activities for SIRS linked to Maryland state learning standards, news and reviews of the latest additions to your research database subscriptions, and much more. Issues arrive in September, November, and March. (Sign up form.)
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Student Activities: Maryland Standards
American Indian Heritage Month started out at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions made to our society by the first Americans. Using SIRS Researcher, assign students to research and report on a variety of subtopics that relate to American Indians.
What are some of the unique economic and cultural experiences of Native Americans? What is the most important contribution of Native Americans and why? What are some indicators of progress for Native Americans since the Civil Rights laws of the 1960s? Tap into SIRS Discoverer to answer these essential questions.
Using SIRS Decades, students can explore a variety of articles that focus on many aspects of the Native American experience in the 20th Century and their struggle for equality.
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SIRS Marketing Kits: Free Flyers, Posters, Videos & Icons
Spread the word about your ProQuest learning solutions and drive usage of your media center all at the same time! Print and distribute all-new flyers, freshen up your websites with new logos to link teachers and students to your online solutions, tap into all-new online videos that explain the importance of your databases and libraries, and a whole lot more. (SIRS Knowledge Source, SIRS Researcher, and SIRS Discoverer.)
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SIRS Resource Highlight: Curriculum Pathfinders
New Curriculum Pathfinders are now available in SIRS Knowledge Source. They cover all the subjects students need to build 21st Century Skills. It's 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, and find out more in this month's podcast.
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ProQuest & SIRS Website Updates
The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single source for hands-on K-12 solution information:
November Teachable Moments
Grants + Research Solutions Funding Guidance
History Happenings Activities: Famous People
SIRS Marketing Kits:
SKS,
Discoverer,
Researcher
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Free Online Training Opportunities
Our ProQuest product trainers are standing by to help you get the most out of your subscription. Attendees can obtain a Certificate of Attendance for any of our online courses. Our training sessions cover after-school hours within several time zones. Tap into this month's free training schedules (by class or date) then register for a course today. (Monthly training dates reminder email signup.)
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Maryland Podcast
November Edition
SIRS Pathfinders +
Models & Learning Frameworks
SIRS Challenge Quests & Spotlights
Amelia Earhart may be the most celebrated woman pilot, but there are many renowned female aviators. Do you know who became the first licensed African-American woman pilot?
Get the answer in our SIRS Challenge Quests.
The month of November is National American Indian Heritage Month. What a perfect time to celebrate the contributions and legacy of Native Americans in our SIRS Spotlights!
Free Photo Essays Available
Looking for colorful, fact-filled mini-posters to post in your media center or classroom? Our SIRS staff can send you a set of SIRS Photo Essays focused on Horses, Dogs, Cats, or Birds. Each essay pack includes 4-6 individual posters measuring 11 X 14 inches. Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery; quantities are limited. To request photos, send email to tim.mclain@il.proquest.com and include your name, school, mailing address, and choices.
State SIRS Stories
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How are you using our solutions
to educate students and
empower teachers?
Send us your
ideas and stories today.
Top 3 Websites
Each month, our editorial team scours the Internet for top-quality sites for teachers and students.
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