Lesson 3 -- SIRS Issues Researcher and Discoverer

SIRS Discoverer

1.  I would use Advanced Search and choose Easy for the Reading Level. Using “solar system” for a keyword search brought up several articles that the student could use. The student may also want to perform separate searches for individual items such as Neptune or comets.  I performed another search checking the Encyclopedia and World Almanac boxes. This brought up many General Reading articles that may be helpful to the student, but also may be too high of a reading level.

2.   I first tried searching for “volcanoes” by clicking on Pictures and Maps of the World under Database Features. The results were: 105 pictures and 21 maps. I next performed a subject term search for Volcanoes, and then chose “Volcanoes” from the 18 subject headings provided. That search brought up 179 graphics (maps, pictures, etc.) concerning volcanoes.

SIRS Issues Researcher

1.  I would suggest using a keyword search for Suicide Prevention. This brings up 970 results, which can be narrowed to 7 WebSelect sites.  This is a quick way to get reputable sites. However, if a longer list is needed, then a Google search might be necessary.

2.  I would search for information under the subject headings of Water Use, Conservation of Natural Resources and perhaps Environmentalism. I believe Water Use should be searched first. This brings good results including interesting Pro/Con issues.