December 19 , 2013 . In our penultimate program of 2013 , we report on the U.S. delegation to next year 's Winter Olympics in Russia , and we examine a former basketball star 's latest trip to North Korea . We also discuss some unusual behavior in the marine world , and we see how one company plans to train space tourists . Plus , we make a sweet Career Connection with a baker . 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 : . How might media coverage of Dennis Rodman 's trip to North Korea be different in the U.S. ( where media are free ) than in North Korea ( where media are controlled by the government ) ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. delegation . 2. diplomacy . 3. space tourism . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . According to the report : What are some reasons why former pro basketball player Dennis Rodman is revisiting North Korea ? In what ways is the Asian country experiencing political upheaval ? 2 . According to the report , how are some animals in the Pacific Ocean acting differently than usual ? 3 . How is a company training people for possible space travel ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . What criteria do you think generally determine who serves on a delegation from the United States to a global athletic event ? To what extent might politics factor in ? Explain . 2 . What unique challenges might be part of professional baking ? How might having a business selling food be different from a business selling products ? Explain . 3 . What are your thoughts on the space training facility seen in the program ? What aspects of space travel do you think it might simulate well ? In what ways might the training experience be different than actual space travel ? Would you want to travel in space ? Why or 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 . 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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