SIRS Researcher

Anyone remember when SIRS came in newsletter form and we kept them in binders??? I love the way SIRS is organized. I recommend to teachers that they print off the printable flyer, write a quick assignment, such as pro/con research, a debate format, or just reading and writing a summary or reaction to articles. Then they have an instant lesson plan for a sub or between units, or wherever it works best. They could also do the same thing with the current events section. Especially with a substitute, it helps keep students in a certain area of the internet. I compared the country information between Discoverer and Researcher. Discoverer actually has enough information for indepth assignments, but Researcher branches out with more with different types of references. I learned something new today. The English language is 40% French origin. I always hear that it is a Germanic language, so who knew? Sacre bleu! I also found an excellent section on Bastille Day and took a fun quiz (the corset is not the emblem of the French revolution!). There is just so much available. Teachers always complain that inservices just throw information and sites at you, but don't give enough follow-up. This is a site where teachers could spend a lot of time finding resources for students and all the tools available to make their jobs easier.