CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- May 22, 2008

1. What milestone did gas prices recently reach? To what extent, if any, have rising gas prices impacted you and your family?

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2. What issues did oil executives discuss during yesterday's U.S. Senate hearing? According to one oil executive, what factors are contributing to the rising oil prices? If you were a member of the Senate committee holding this hearing, what questions would you have asked the oil executives?

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3. According to the program: What are some examples of how oil companies are investing in alternative energy? Why are some environmentalists critical of the oil companies' efforts to pursue alternative energies?

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4. In your opinion, what factors are driving some oil companies to invest in alternative energies?

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5. If you were looking to invest in the stock market, would you buy shares in the oil companies that were featured in the segment? State your rationale.

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6. What is the purpose of the NCEE/Goldman Sachs Foundation National Economics Challenge? What skills do students need to win this competition?

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7. Would you be interested in competing in this challenge? Why or why not?

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8. Why do you think that the president of the NCEE feels that it is important for Americans to be economically and financially literate?

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9. Do you think that schools should offer classes in economics and financial planning? Why or why not? If so, at what grade level should these classes begin and what skills should be taught?

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10. What obstacles are international aid workers facing in terms of delivering assistance to the cyclone victims in Myanmar? In your view, how should the international community respond to this situation?

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