SIRS

LESSON III SIRS

SIRS Is a very user friendly site. I like the format of the program the information was easy to find if children are taught to use the signs (the little TV screens) the should have no problem finding information they can read. The only drawback I can see if students are limite to information that has an express time limit. Such as no information can be used that is more than 3 years old.... I also like the choice of materials. the key provides the patrons with a world of useful information. This is a very user friendly site.

I chose the country of Ireland. THe article is packed with information about the country. I love the idea of graphic organizers. Especially giving an organier for the different levels of difficulty/ages. This is another useful tool. This site makes the search for information so easy. The flag, the map and other information on Ireland is in one place instead of having to jump around the web looking for information. This helps provide success in locating information
I especially like the idea the children will be able to find the information on their own once they get started. I also like being able to email the article to myself.

I chose a map of Ireland for my map. The map that I chose would be used for touring Ireland. It has th names of towns as well as pictures of the sites of interest including the Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher.

I liked the activities part of the data base. When hosting summer reading we use a wide variety of activites with our clases. The activities page which provides a large amount of ideas is a find for anyone needing activities. I'm sure we willtry to work in the plays, read aloud stories as well as the activities.

I chose Cell Phones in School because I know first hand what a problem this can be. I was impressed with the layout of the article. The format is easy to follow and I know where to look for my information. The analysis questions are valuable. It would be very easy to start a discussion based on these questions. Additional resources are provided as well as citations. The article is clear and concise and presents a balanced picture of both sides of the topics. Other research is readily available. This article has in its Research Tools information and help (Graphic Notes) to help keep the student organized and provided with help.

I love mythology. I like the idea of having all the information at my finger tips instead of having to surf the web to find it. When it is broken down into categories in both search form and articles it makes it easier to read. I browsed through the article on Harry Potter. I had categorized him as fantasy had not thought of him as being in the category of mythology. My problem with the site is that there are not enough articles on Greek or Native American mythology.