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Leading Issues in Context | Topic Overview Pages
SIRS Issues Researcher
Alcoholism.
Binge Drinking.
Blood Alcohol Concentration.
Prohibition.
These relevant "Terms to Know", necessary for understanding the issues related to Alcohol Use, are identified and defined in SIRS Issues Researcher's Topic Overview pages. (Example)
In addition to "Terms to Know", each Leading Issue's Topic Overview page includes a concise, editorially-written Introduction that summarizes the history of the issue, highlights perspectives by authorities on the subject, and outlines the essential areas of debate.
The area dedicated to "Further Research" provides links to issue-related events, key figures, organizations and primary sources. These editorially-compiled components assist students through the research process and common assignment requirements.
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Each Topic Overview completes the foundation for understanding, critical analysis, and higher-level evaluation by putting the issues in context.
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Developing Critical Thinking | iTHINK Skills Tutor
SIRS Knowledge Source
Which statement most strongly supports your opinion?
Which is the better source for obtaining relevant background information?
Which statement shows bias?
Teaching the critical thinking skills necessary to answer these questions is a challenge to educators. Applying critical thinking skills to the research process is a challenge to students. As they research, students must be able to identify, analyze and evaluate information. They must be able to create and support their own arguments.
To address these challenges, SIRS Knowledge Source presents the iTHINK Skills Tutor. This motivating, interactive tutorial supports 21st Century standards through direct instruction, assessment, and customized feedback aimed at developing critical thinking skills.
Students are engaged as they learn to select a research focus, separate fact and opinion, analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence, and draw conclusions. Students are encouraged to reflect critically on their own learning experiences and processes throughout the tutorial.
Prepare students for critical thinking success with iTHINK Skills Tutor located in Educator's Resources and Research Guides in every Leading Issue. You'll also find it on our K-12 support website, open to all users.
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Accessing & Interpreting Data | Statistics Feature
SIRS Issues Researcher
Even in Utah, which reported the nation's lowest rate, nearly one in 10 drivers report driving under the influence of alcohol within the past year...
Dr. H. Westley Clark of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Study Finds Driving Under the Influence Trends North
Researchers can use the related chart to infer patterns from data on driving under the influence. SIRS Issues Researcher brings relevant statistics on drunk driving and all other Leading Issues through the new Statistics feature.
The Statistics feature can help 21st century learners acquire statistical literacy by providing maps, graphs and charts for every Leading Issue. Link to Statistics from Research Tools on every Leading Issue.
Under the Influence Behind the Wheel
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SIRS Integration Idea
Leading Issue | Drunk Driving
SIRS Issues Researcher provides a variety of Leading Issues related to Drugs, Health, and Wellness.
Assign students (lesson plan) to explore the Pro or Con side of Drunk Driving debate. Let students decide whether to support a Pro or Con position.
Should states adopt stricter penalties for drivers who refuse to take a BAC test? Why or why not?
View our complete, ready-to-use lesson plan online, complete with essential questions to enhance 21st-century skills.
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