February 10 , 2014 . Making headlines this Monday on CNN Student News : The U.S. hits its debt limit , the federal government expands its recognition of same-sex marriage , and a company recalls more than 8 million pounds of meat . We also climb aboard a U.S. Navy ship to see how sailors keep diseases at bay . 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 : . When an error happens in a live , televised event , what do you think that the audience should see ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. unemployment rate . 2. debt ceiling . 3. norovirus . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . According to the video , how are the latest jobs numbers a `` mixed bag '' ? 2. Who is Jack Lew ? According to the video : What is he doing to try to keep the U.S. solvent ? What is the deadline for congressional action ? What are the possible consequences if there is no action ? Why do many think that Congress will come to some kind of agreement on the debt ceiling ? 3 . What steps is the Obama administration taking in support of same-sex marriage ? What do some critics have to say about this move ? 4 . What is the role of the USDA in food safety ? Why is 8.7 million pounds of meat being recalled ? Have any illnesses been reported ? 5 . What is the most common stomach bug a person can get ? According to the video , what are some steps the U.S. Navy takes to prevent the spread of norovirus on its ships ? 6 . What happened to the last of the electronic snowflakes that was supposed to turn into an Olympic ring in the Opening Ceremonies ? What did Russian television audiences see instead ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . According to the video , how high is the U.S. national debt ? What might be some arguments for and against raising the debt ceiling ? If you were a member of Congress , would you vote to raise the debt ceiling ? Why or why not ? Is there any other course of action you would like to see Congress pursue regarding the national debt ? Explain . 2 . What is your opinion of the actions taken by the Obama administration in support of same-sex marriage ? Do you agree or disagree with critics who say that these actions undermine the power of states to regulate marriage ? State your rationale . What other perspectives can you think of on this issue ? 3 . Why do you think that disease prevention is so important on a U.S. Navy ship ? In your opinion , what single factor should be credited with a lower incidence of norovirus on military ships versus cruise ships ? When some students at your school come down with a stomach bug , what steps do you and others take to try to prevent its spread ? 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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