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(CNN Student News) -- January 20, 2011

Media Literacy Question of the Day

What is your definition of "propaganda"? How do you think that you might identify propaganda in a media campaign?

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Presidential Visit

What world leader did President Barack Obama meet with yesterday? What issues do you think that these two leaders discussed?

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What comparisons are made between the economies of China and the United States in the report? How do you think that the presidents of these nations might use this information during their talks, if at all? Do you think that economic deals between these countries are more likely to benefit China, the United States, or both countries equally? Explain your rationale.

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American Students Learn Mandarin

What is the purpose of the Chinese cultural program seen in the report? According to the segment: What is one source of funding for this program? Why has this funding source raised controversy?

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What do the people seen in the segment say about the program? How have some critics reacted to the involvement of the Chinese government? What do you think might be the benefits and drawbacks of being involved in a Chinese-themed program?

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If you could form a school program based on a theme, what theme would you choose, and why? How do you think that students might use the knowledge from this program after they graduate?

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The Second Amendment

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." What is your interpretation of this amendment?

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What are some of the arguments presented by each side of the gun ownership debate? With which of these arguments, if any, do you agree, and why?

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Are there any laws regarding gun ownership that you would want enacted or repealed? If so, what are they? If not, why not?

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Dolphin Echolocation

What is echolocation? How might echolocation help a dolphin perform the experiment seen in the program?

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In your opinion, what might the experiment seen in the segment indicate regarding dolphin intelligence? Why do you think that some scientists might want to examine dolphin intelligence?

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