CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 19, 2008

1. According to the program: What acts of piracy have recently occurred near the Horn of Africa? What types of ships are these pirates targeting? How do the pirates depicted in the report compare to the images of pirates in popular culture?

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2. Based on the information in the segment, what security challenges do crews of shipping vessels face? Do you think that shipping companies should do more to protect their vessels and crews? If so, what steps should they take? If not, why not?

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3. In your view, should the international community respond to the acts of piracy taking place near the Horn of Africa? If so, how? If not, why not? What, if anything, do you think might be done to prevent piracy from happening?

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4. What is the meaning of the term "partisan"? In the segment, CNN's Carol Costello asserts that "today, America is more partisan than ever." What do you think that she means? Do you agree with her assertion? State your rationale.

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5. Do you think that it is important for President-elect Obama to bridge the existing partisan divide? State your rationale. If so, what steps do you think that Mr. Obama should take to bridge this divide?

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6. What problems did an astronaut encounter during her spacewalk yesterday? If you were in the astronaut's shoes, how do you think that you would feel about the mishap? If you had the opportunity, would you want to walk in space? Why or why not?

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7. What concept is being tested at The Green Microgym in Portland, Oregon? How does the technology work? How do you think that people in your community would respond to this type of gym? Would the new technology entice them to join? Why or why not?

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8. Can you think of other examples of renewable energy? In your view, what are some of the potential benefits of renewable energy?

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9. According to the segment, what athletic accomplishment has Kate Wilmarth achieved? What is your opinion of her accomplishment?

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10. How do Kate and her parents view her disability? What lessons do you think that people might learn from Kate and her athletic accomplishment?

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