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SIRS Updates: Election 2008
Our popular Election 2008 feature is live in SIRS! Issues, candidates, campaigning, and voting is the focus of this new issue. Editorially-written content and links to articles, websites, timelines, and graphics guarantee current and complete coverage of the 2008 election.

The My Analysis section provides students with critical questions and a guided approach to decision making and knowledge application during this popular election year.

Check out this exciting new feature by linking to Election 2008 from the Top 10 list or by scrolling down on the list of all leading issues.

		SIRS Podcast Contest Activity Ever consider a 21st century alternative to research papers? SIRS Researcher's Student Video Podcast Contest is easily incorporated into your classroom curriculum. Students are asked to create a video podcast using materials researched in SIRS Researcher to either persuade or inform on a SIRS Leading Issue of their choice. This month's hands-on activity contains advice for incorporating the contest into your March curriculum. Gambling Awareness Lesson Did you know that March 9-15 is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week? Don't let your students gamble their future away -- use this proactive activity to help them learn about the pros and cons of gambling within the safety of your classroom. Who are the people that are most likely to gamble, and why? Why do many people develop addictive gambling habits? What are three examples of societal problems caused by gambling? Women's History Month The lack of equal rights for women is often the cause of many other problems in our society: ongoing poverty, the growth of single parent families, and more. How do these problems relate to unequal rights for women? This month, students will explore several SIRS Leading Issues to learn more about how gender inequality contributes to many current societal issues.
		Reminder: SIRS Multimedia Features 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. 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 our times.
		Proquestk12.com Website Updates The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single source for hands-on K-12 solution information: SIRS Leading Issues Student Podcast Contest Available in PDF and Excel Spreadsheet (XLS) formats: Researcher, Renaissance, and Discoverer Source Lists SIRS & ProQuest Recorded Training & Podcast Files Free K-12 Grants & Funding Feeds (Websites) March Issues: History Happenings & Teachable Moments
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SIRS Spotlights + Challenge Quests
On April 22, people across the world celebrate Earth Day, which promotes environmental protection, awareness, and education. Act locally with our eco-friendly Challenge Quests.

National Poetry Month celebrates poetry and its significant placement in our cultural landscape. SIRS shines a Spotlight on this topic in April.

CultureGrams Flag CultureGrams in Focus
CultureGrams can help broaden your students' understanding of the world.
Visit Djibouti in our World Edition.

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March 25-29, Minneaoplis, MN
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April 7-9, Arlington, VA
CIL 2008

April 15-18, Dallas, TX
TLA

June 26-July 2, Anaheim, CA
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