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  Themes September 2007
South Carolina SIRS Database Updates
Welcome to the premier issue of the South Carolina newsletter from ProQuest. Published by your South Carolina State Library (DISCUS) and ProQuest, this email publication provides hands-on student activities for SIRS linked to South Carolina 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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  DISCUS 2.0: New School Year, New Design
You spoke, DISCUS listened. In August, the DISCUS Program launched its all-new website. The DISCUS website incorporates suggestions outlined in the 2006 Database Assessment Survey results, including: An updated logo with a new tag line (“Your Information Place”) to reflect your thoughts about what DISCUS should be; new colors; a clean interface designed to enhance access to your databases and the training, promotional and technical materials; interactive features utilizing Web 2.0 technology. Be sure to click the The DISCUS Community link. Here you can meet other DISCUS users, share information and ideas, plus discuss issues of common interest. (DISCUS)


 
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  Student Activities: South Carolina Standards
Why is it important for students to renew their understanding of the Constitution? Recently, many issues have been debated that are directly affected by the Bill of Rights of the Constitution, including gun control (Virginia Tech shootings), the right to privacy (Patriot Act), and the fourth amendment (partial birth abortion). Tap into these Leading Issues inside SIRS Researcher (activity) on Constitution Day (9/17).



There are many news events related to issues that have their basis in Constitutional rights that are presented each day on TV and covered in newspapers and magazines. Students in schools who use SIRS Discoverer (activity) are most likely aware of many of these events but probably not aware of their connection to the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.



The U.S. Constitution provides a flexible system of government whose challenge is to provide a balance between the rights of individuals and the rights of the government. Learn more inside SIRS Interactive Citizenship (activity).

 
       
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  Back to School: Free Flyers, Posters, Videos & Icons
Another year, another chance to boost usage of your SIRS online learning resources from ProQuest. 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 and SIRS Discoverer.)


 
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  SIRS Resource Highlight: Maps of the World
Mastering the geography of our ever-changing world is more important than ever. Let SIRS lead the way! Click SIRS Researcher, look to the right-hand column, and select the red Maps link. More than 3,000 detailed, printable maps are waiting to be mined and printed, including all 50 United States, Canada, as well as many regions of the world, and much more.


 
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  ProQuest & SIRS Website Updates
The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single source for hands-on K-12 solution information:
New SIRS Solution Resource Pages (Web)
Teachable Moments: More Fall Student Activities
Why Libraries? + Why Research Databases? Videos
History Happenings Activities: Just War Theme


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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.

 

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South Carolina Podcast

September Edition
Terrorism Topics +
Enhancing 21st Century Skills

SIRS Challenge Quests & Spotlights
Banning books in schools is a controversial topic. Some school officials and educators challenge or remove books that they feel are offensive or inappropriate. Others believe that schools should teach students about sensitive topics. Get the facts in our SIRS Challenge Quests.

American citizenship carries with it certain privileges and responsibilities. National Civics Awareness Month promotes the education and awareness of these rights, duties and obligations. Explore this theme 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 
What features of SIRS do you and your students find most useful?

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. Get connected.




 


Conferences

Oct. 5-6, Myrtle Beach, SC
SC Council for the Social Studies
Got Social Studies?
Get DISCUS, SC's Virtual Library

Oct. 24-26, Myrtle Beach, SC
South Carolina EdTech Conference
Pre: Create Online Reading Lists Using DISCUS
Conference: Test Drive DISCUS 2.0 - It Rocks!

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Columbia, SC
South Carolina Library Association Annual
Electronic Resources Roundtable: DISCUS Update

Calling all Web 2.0 Addicts
Going to AASL? Register here
to be on our SIRS usability panel.
       
   

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