( CNN Student News ) -- January 6 , 2014 . Happy New Year , and welcome back to CNN Student News ! Our first show of 2014 kicks off much like the year itself , with views of fireworks from around the world . We also bring students up to speed on other stories making headlines , from an Arctic blast to a mystery involving eagles . And we take a look at what 's ahead for the U.S. Congress . On this page you will find today 's show Transcript , the Daily Curriculum 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 information might audiences get from news reports that look ahead ? What challenges might exist to producing this kind of report ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. sea ice . 2. unemployment benefits . 3 . West Nile virus . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . According to the report , how can ships get stuck in sea ice ? How do icebreakers work ? 2 . What are some of the issues facing the U.S. Congress as its members head back into session this week ? 3 . What do scientists believe is responsible for the deaths of dozens of bald eagles in Utah ? How did the scientists come to this conclusion ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . How do you mark the start of a new year ? Do you resolve to do anything better or differently ? Explain . 2 . What issue ( s ) would you like to see your U.S. senator or representative make the top priority this session ? Why ? 3 . What general steps do you think that scientists might take to determine what is causing a plant or animal species to die out ? Why might they choose to rule out possible causes first ? 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 .
This page contains the show Transcript and the Daily Curriculum . 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 . At the bottom of the page , share your feedback about the show and curriculum .