South Dakota Library Challenge: Electronic Resources Edition: Lesson 3
SIRS Issues

SIRS Discoverer
1. I looked up Armadillos.  I did notice the choices in reading levels and appreciated the way the types of articles are separated out across the top of the screen....from newspapers to magazine articles.  There are a decent selection of photos to choose from as well. 
2. Database Features:  I looked up Denmark.  There is a lot of information packed in that initial screen, from basic facts, timeline history, flag, a large printable map, to links to additions web resources.  Easy to navigate and figure out.  In Maps of the World I stuck with Denmark.  I was glad to see several choices, some simpler than others so children of different ages could benefit.  Also there were historical maps from troop movements during WWII.  I chose "Activities".  Many different choices and areas to go to in this section......but also seems very random, like searching for a needle in a haystack.  Will spend a little more time with this.

SIRS Issues researcher
1. Selected the Issue of Same-Sex Marriage.  Easy access to the topic overview, other similar issues were across the top of the page.  Box insert with pros and cons including the links for arguments on both sides.  Down left side are related articles from varied print sources.  Like the lay-out. Also, the list of issues provided on the home page was extremely extensive - a good thing.
2. Curriculum Pathfinders:  Language Arts. Research ideas with further links; tutorials, notable people, LA throughout history.  So many paths to take, so little time.

What strikes me the most about SIRS is that whether you have a topic in mind, or are having trouble thinking of a topic, the answer will be there with so many links to expand and the ideas you do have and the access to the research material you need once you've narrowed things down.