( CNN Student News ) -- September 4 , 2013 . As the U.S. government debates taking action against Syria , CNN Student News identifies some of the key players involved in the discussion . We also report on a virus that 's affecting dolphins along the U.S. coast , and we break down a battle in the world of smartphone market control . Plus , the latest CNN Student News Viewfinder offers some students ' ideas on the biggest challenges facing teens today . 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 : . Do televised , congressional hearings regarding events in Syria have an influence on U.S. public opinion ? If so , how ? If not , why not ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. congressional leaders . 2 . Cetacea . 3. smartphone market . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1. Who are the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate ? 2 . What has caused a recent outbreak of dolphin deaths in the Atlantic Ocean ? 3 . What cell phone company is Microsoft buying for more than $ 7 billion ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . Why do you think President Obama decided to seek congressional authorization for a U.S. military strike against Syria ? How might the different perspectives of the officials outlined in today 's show affect how Congress responds ? Explain . 2 . What benefits and challenges might come along with Microsoft 's decision to buy a cell phone manufacturer ? If you were to buy a smartphone , what factors would influence your selection ? 3 . What was your reaction to the challenges mentioned by the young people in today 's program ? What are some challenges you 've faced in your life ? How did you handle them ? 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 : . Asia . Syria . Europe . Rotterdam , Netherlands . 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 .
This page includes the show Transcript , the Daily Curriculum , and Maps . Use the Transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary . The Daily Curriculum offers the Media Literacy Question of the Day , Key Concepts , Fast Facts and Discussion Questions . Knowledge is power.