(CNN Student News) -- January 26, 2011
Media Literacy Question of the Day
What impact, if any, do you think that celebrities can have when they become involved in a media campaign surrounding a specific issue or cause? Explain.
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State of the Union Address
What is the State of the Union address? What historical information about this address is presented in the program?
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Why do you think that an address that was initially intended for Congress is broadcast to the American people? What do you think might be the potential advantages and disadvantages of making the State of the Union speech accessible to the American public?
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Protests in Egypt
According to the segment: Why are people protesting in Egypt? Where have similar protests taken place recently?
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Do you think that the international community should respond to the situation in Egypt, whether President Hosni Mubarak steps down or not? If so, how? If not, why not?
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Nuclear Treaty
What is the purpose of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)? What two nations signed this treaty?
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According to the report, what statement has President Barack Obama made with regard to START? How do you think that other countries might react to this treaty between Russia and the United States?
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Educating Through Music
Who is Nick Jonas? What disease does Jonas have? What effects might this disease have on a person's body?
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How is Jonas raising awareness about diabetes? What does Jonas say in the report about his attitude toward diabetes and his impact on fans who may have the disease?
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What do you know about diabetes? Where do you think that you could find more information on diabetes prevention and treatment?
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