SIRS Update Newsletter April 2011 New SIRS content, context, and connections SIRS Issues Researcher now delivers the content, context and connections for research and analysis of the Leading Issues surrounding the most debated and protracted World Conflicts Today. More Content World Conflict Leading Issues As with all SIRS Leading Issues, the newly expanded Leading Issues coverage of World Conflicts Today provides researchers with targeted information covering all aspects of the controversy. Editorially created and compiled Topic Overview pages, conflict issue timelines, varied newspaper and magazine articles, eBooks, graphs, charts, maps, videos, websites and collaboration tools are part of the content sets featured to help researchers comprehend the "what's" to the "why's" behind the complex issues of each conflict. Content Highlight: NEW eBooks High-quality, unbiased coverage is delivered in the form of eBook reference content for all 10 World Conflict Leading Issues. This content—originally researched and produced by our CultureGrams editors and reviewed by regional content experts—is now part of SIRS Issues Researcher's Leading Issues reference sets and Leading Issues feature coverage in the form of an eBook for every World Conflict Leading Issue. Preview our Iraq eBook table of contents here. More Context 21st Century skills enhanced with our content, in context. Inquiry based learning and critical thinking skills are promoted through SIRS features that frame the 10 World Conflict Leading Issues in context for comprehensive research and debate. More Connections Access each conflict Leading Issue using these steps. Connect to our World Conflict Leading Issues in SIRS Issues Researcher: Type World Conflicts in the search box. Browse or select Leading Issue through Essential Questions of each conflict. Access our SIRS Issues Researcher’s browse tools, including the unique visual browse. Connect World Conflict Leading Issues to your research assignments through SIRS features and tools created in support of research needs: MyAnalysis research guide Note Organizer tool Creating a PowerPoint presentation guide Critical Thinking & Analysis (located in Leading Issue Topic Overviews) More Usage Top Leading Issues for school leaders are a click away. Our SIRS Leading Issues go well beyond covering topics for students. They also can be an asset for administrators to understand school-related issues like bullying. Recently, a school principal found an informative video and article on the 5 Myths of Bullying in SIRS Issues Researcher that she shared with administrators in her institution. Have you reached out to your school leaders with similar connections to critical SIRS content? Spotlights & Challenge Quests More than one billion people in 190 countries will observe Earth Day on April 22, 2011. It's a terrific time to learn about our planet and ways to protect it. April's Spotlight of the Month encourages students to make a promise to help the environment by recycling, saving energy, conserving water, and more. Gas prices have been only modestly affected by fighting in Libya, but a 'fear factor' is driving up oil futures, which in turn drive gas prices. Our SIRS ChallengeQuest asks: Is the price spike justified by populist uprisings in Libya and other oil-producing nations? Plus, what is the key ingredient in gasoline? Top 3 Websites @ ProQuestK12.com Each month, our SIRS team scours the Internet for top-quality websites for classrooms and libraries. Dive into the new month's selections: Stop Disasters, 60 Sec. Recap, First Person America. Get Recognized: 21st Century Leaders ProQuest offers you an opportunity to be formally recognized for your work in implementing a 21st Century teaching and learning environment in your school! ProQuest recognition would certainly be impressive when you share it with school leaders and parents who fund and support your work and your library. Read the latest submissions and learn how to submit your testimonial. ProQuest Social Media Channels Twitter, Facebook, YouTube... Your next newsletter for SIRS will arrive this Fall. Watch for it!

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