( CNN Student News ) -- October 23 , 2013 . The U.S. economy leads off Wednesday 's program , as we examine some economic indicators and hear how Americans think the economy is doing . After a report on the spread of wildfires in Australia , we consider how an invasive species of fish is affecting some Atlantic Ocean ecosystems . Plus , we explore a company 's plan to let people invest in their favorite athletes . 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 might be the pros and cons of using a news report to gauge the state of the national economy ? How might such a report compare and contrast to one on your local economy ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. economic indicator . 2. invasive species . 3. investment risk . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . What different reports were released regarding the U.S. economy ? How did Americans respond to a poll on the economy ? 2 . What weather conditions are conducive to widespread wildfires in Australia ? 3 . Describe the `` athlete investment '' program described in the report . Discussion Questions : . 1 . What are some ways in which the national economy might have an impact on a local economy , and vice versa ? How can you tell how well your local economy is doing ? What media would you use to find this information ? 2 . What factors do you think led to the population explosion of lionfish in the Atlantic Ocean ? What unique challenges might exist when trying to control the population of an invasive species that lives in the ocean ? 3 . What might be the pros and cons of investing in a professional athlete , using the program described in the show ? What might be the benefits and drawbacks for the athlete ? Would you consider investing in an athlete ? If so , what information would you use to determine if an athlete is a good investment ? If not , why not ? 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 : . Australia . North America . Bermuda . 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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