( CNN Student News ) -- March 24 , 2014 . President Obama is covering a lot of ground and serious subjects on an overseas trip . Today , we 'll take a map-filled trek through his itinerary . Also : Will Scotland once again become an independent nation ? And if so , how could that affect the Union Jack ? We 'll explore the possibilities , and we 'll bring you a Character Study of a baseball player who helped save an umpire 's life . 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 : . What sources might you consult if you wanted to see what issues were most important to leaders of countries outside your own ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. landslide . 2 . Union Jack . 3 . CPR . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . Where is President Obama heading on his latest trip outside the U.S. ? What are some of the issues that will be discussed in meetings there ? Why might it be difficult to convince some European leaders to support further sanctions on Russia 's government ? With whom is the president meeting in Rome ? 2 . Where is Scotland ? What major issue will the people of Scotland decide in six months ? What are some of the arguments for and against secession ? If Scotland votes for independence from the UK , how might it affect the economies of Scotland and Great Britain ? What is the Union Jack ? How might a vote for independence affect this symbol on the British flag ? What did respondents to a recent survey decide ? Why do some say that the flag would n't change at all ? 3 . What kind of natural disaster struck two towns in the state of Washington on Saturday ? What conditions prompted these events ? What challenges are rescuers facing ? 4 . What did Alex Norwood do when he saw an umpire having a medical emergency on the field ? What did his coach have to say about what Alex did ? What does Alex think of the action he took ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . How do you think that President Obama prepares for meetings with other heads of state ? Who do you think helps him to prepare for these meetings ? What is diplomacy ? How is high-level diplomacy , like a presidential visit , an important part of a country 's foreign policy ? What , if anything , do you think such visits accomplish ? 2 . What do you think is gained and lost when voters choose to create a new , independent country ? What challenges might come with forming a new government and protecting the new country ? What steps might the new leaders take to encourage their country 's success ? 3 . What is CPR ? Have you ever taken a CPR training class ? If so , do you think you 'd be able to use it if it were needed to save a life ? If you have never taken a CPR class , is this something you 'd ever like to learn ? Why or why not ? 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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