Direct Linking
Copy the URL from the browser address bar to obtain a direct link to an article or resource.
Users may need to log in to SIRS Issues Researcher before accessing direct links.
Overview
SIRS Issues Researcher offers balanced content selections from more than 2,000 international sources. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between of 360+ social, scientific, health, historic, economic, and political issues. See Leading Issues list.
Target Audience: Grades 9-12
Content Connections: All
Access: Username and password information for BCPS staff and students can be found on the BCPS Digital Content Access Page.
⭐Click here to see a list of translation, accommodation, and modification features available for English Language Learners and students with special education needs.⭐
Learning How
Tutorials and Guides
SIRS Issues Researcher (PPT)- Use this presentation to learn and teach about the newly designed Issues Researcher.
Educator Resources
In SIRS Issues Researcher, select the Educator Resources link at the top right of the screen to access curriculum standards correlations, the SIRS Issues Researcher LibGuide, or switch from the Guided Research Platform to the ProQuest academic platform.
3. Knowledge Constructor- Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Features & Learning Supports
Dictionary/Thesaurus: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus are available to assist users in defining words, checking spelling, choosing the perfect word and more.
Read Aloud feature
Translation
Pre-formatted citations. New October 2020- Select "Cite: from the sidebar and select "Send Citation to NoodleTools". Students should access NoodleTools from Instructional Tools before using this option.
Lexile scores labeled at top of article. Use Advanced Search to narrow by Lexile Range.
Use this Reading Level Correlations chart to match Lexile to grade level.