( CNN Student News ) -- September 30 , 2013 . This Monday , CNN Student News reports on a new development in Washington 's `` shutdown showdown , '' and we examine the science and the doubt concerning humans ' potential impact on climate change . We also step inside a top-secret forensics lab to see how a shred of evidence can help track down a terrorist , and we introduce a CNN Hero who 's helped others walk in his shoes . 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 : . What could be the potential benefits and drawbacks of using statistics in a news report ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1 . Security Council resolution . 2. climate change . 3. fingerprint analysis . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . When is the deadline for Congress and President Obama to work out a deal to avoid a federal government shutdown ? 2 . What formula converts degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit ? If the current temperature is 20 degrees Celsius , what is the temperature in Fahrenheit ? 3 . What are some of the technologies used by the bomb lab seen in the video ? What kinds of information are the analysts trying to gather ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . In your view , will Congress and the president avoid a federal government shutdown ? Explain . Do you think your community could be affected if the government shutdown happens ? Why or why not ? 2 . What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change say about the cause of climate change ? What evidence runs counter to the Panel 's claim ? Do you think that humans are largely responsible for climate change ? Why or why not ? 3 . What do you think might be the impact of a new pair of shoes on young people whose families ca n't afford them ? What other new back-to-school items might have a similar impact ? What might be some rewards and challenges of supplying these kinds of items to children who need 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 . 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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