( CNN Student News ) -- February 27 , 2014 . Covered this Thursday on CNN Student News : U.S. troops in Afghanistan , tourism in Brazil , Black History Month in the U.S. , and a Character Study from a North Texas middle school . We 'll also explain what Undulatus Asperatus is and show you how it looked as it flowed through the Atlanta skyline . On this page you will find today 's show Transcript , the Daily Curriculum , 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 : . Why do you think that audiences enjoy seeing stories about hero homecomings ? Do you think that news coverage should include more of these kinds of stories ? Explain . Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. favela . 2 . FIFA World Cup . 3 . Undulatus Asperatus . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . When are many of the U.S. troops currently in Afghanistan expected to come home ? What responsibilities would be assigned to U.S. troops who remain there ? Why is President Obama threatening to pull all U.S. troops out by the end of December ? Why does one government official in Pakistan say that would be a mistake ? 2 . What is a favela ? What major international sports event is coming to Brazil in June ? How are some living in nearby favelas trying to take advantage of this event ? What upsides can staying in a favela offer to tourists ? According to the video , what are some of the problems associated with living in Rio de Janeiro 's favelas ? 3 . In what field have Chelsi Henry and Atia Omara made a difference ? How are these women involved in that field ? What program did Kimberly Bryant launch ? How has this program helped others ? 4 . How did the students honor Air Force Technical Sgt . Troy Harvey ? How did Harvey react to the students ' gesture ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . What is your opinion of a possible total withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan ? Do you agree or disagree with President Obama 's rationale ? Explain . 2 . In the video , we hear that favelas can offer World Cup visitors an `` authentic experience . '' What does this phrase mean ? When visiting another country , how might staying in a small village instead of a large city give a person unique insights into the country 's people and culture ? What might be some challenges associated with staying in a small village versus staying in a hotel in the city ? 3. Who are some individuals you would like to see recognized for their contributions to contemporary Black History ? In what fields have they excelled ? How might their contributions inspire others ? 4 . Have you ever attended or organized a hero 's homecoming ? If so , describe the experience . How does an event like this impact the returning veteran and the community ? 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 . 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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