January 23 , 2014 . Stories from Switzerland to China headline today 's edition of CNN Student News , as we cover subjects involving civil war and media rights . Afterward , a firefighter shares an idea for an app that could help save lives , though the technology has limitations . And an ice sculptor creates what could be the coolest orchestra ever . 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 : . Where would you go to get information about a country 's human rights record ? How might you determine the credibility of this information ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1 . Geneva . 2. activist . 3. censor . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . Why are diplomats from around the world gathered in Geneva , Switzerland ? How would you describe the current situation in Syria ? 2 . According to the video : What does China 's constitution say about freedom of the press ? What does it say about the power of the state ? What happened when CNN reporters tried to cover the trial of a prominent Chinese activist in Beijing ? 3 . What are some tasks that firefighter Patrick Johnson wants Google Glass to do ? What are some limitations of the technology when it comes to firefighting ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . In your opinion , what solutions might be generated for Syria from the conference in Geneva ? Why do you think that officials there are not expecting a breakthrough regarding this conflict ? 2 . Why do you think the city of Geneva is known as the `` world 's negotiating table '' ? How do you think that the city of Geneva has maintained its reputation for neutrality ? Why do you think that a neutral site is important in sensitive negotiations ? 3 . How would you categorize China 's type of government ? What do you know about this form of government ? How does it differ from the type of government you live under ? Why do you think that China 's government might want to control information about activists who speak out against it ? 4 . Do you use any software or apps that help you in your daily life ? If so , what are they ? Do you have any ideas for an app that could improve a person 's quality of life , or even possibly save lives ? Explain . 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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