( CNN Student News ) -- December 18 , 2013 . As technology executives meet with President Obama about various topics , CNN Student News shares reaction to a ruling concerning the government 's secret surveillance programs . We also examine a debate surrounding the effectiveness of antibacterial soap , and we report on World Cup preparations in Brazil . Plus , we hear from a mayor about careers in local politics . On this page you will find today 's show Transcript , the Daily Curriculum , Maps pertaining to today 's show , and a place for you to leave feedback . TRANSCRIPT . Click here to access the transcript of today 's CNN Student News program . Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published . DAILY CURRICULUM . Click here for a printable version of the Daily Curriculum ( PDF ) . Media Literacy Question of the Day : . When reporting on government regulation of an industry , why is it important for the news media to include perspective from the industry itself ? Where can you find an example of this in today 's program ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. technology company . 2. bacteria . 3. workers ' safety . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . Why did President Obama meet with the heads of technology companies yesterday ? 2 . What is the FDA asking of manufacturers of antibacterial soaps ? How has the soap industry responded ? 3 . What country is hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup ? Why has construction stopped on one 2014 World Cup stadium ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . What is your opinion of a judge 's statement regarding a secret NSA program ? What is your opinion of the program itself ? 2 . Why might the government regulate certain consumer products ? What perspectives might manufacturers have on government regulation ? What is your opinion of a recent FDA proposal regarding antibacterial soaps ? What is your opinion of the industry 's response ? 3 . In what ways might politics involve `` people skills '' ? What is your opinion of the advice that Roswell Mayor Jere Wood has for people who want to enter politics ? Would you want to enter politics ? Why or why not ? How might campaigning for a local political office be different than campaigning for a statewide or national office ? CNN Student News is created by a team of journalists and educators who consider the Common Core State Standards , national standards in different subject areas , and state standards when producing the show and curriculum . We hope you use our free daily materials along with the program , and we welcome your feedback on them . MAPS . Download PDF maps related to today 's show : . North America . Washington , D.C. ; La Jolla , California . South America . Brazil . FEEDBACK . We 're looking for your feedback about CNN Student News . Please use this page to leave us comments about today 's program , including what you think about our stories and our resources . Also , feel free to tell us how you use them in your classroom . The educators on our staff will monitor this page and may respond to your comments as well . Thank you for using CNN Student News ! Click here to submit your Roll Call request .
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