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Student News Daily Questions

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  1. U.S. GOVERNMENT Student News Daily Questions

  2. Black Day 3/2/2012 • What state concluded its primary yesterday? What type of primary did they have? How long did it last? How are the delegates distributed in that state? Who won? What event is next Tuesday? How many states are involved? What do you expect to happen following next Tuesday’s results?

  3. Red Day 3/1/2012 • What were the results of Tuesday's Republican presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan? How did these states allocate their delegates? How do you think a candidate's campaign strategy might change depending on how a state determines its delegates? What do you think that the results from these two contests might mean for the presidential race going forward? • Approximately how deep is the Mariana Trench? Who is leading the expedition to explore this trench? How do you think that technology used in film productions might also be used in scientific research? What do you think might be the risks and benefits of exploring the bottom of the ocean? Can you think of other places on Earth that scientists might want to study? Explain.

  4. Black Day 2/29/2012 Leap Day • How large is the "evacuation zone" around Japan's damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant? How do you think that officials determined the size of this zone? What safety precautions do you see people take within the evacuation zone? What work is being done in and around the damaged reactors? What benefits and risks might a reporter face in gaining access to this site? • Who are some of the notable black figures mentioned by students on today's show? Why are they historically significant? In your opinion, what are some ways in which history makers can be recognized? If you could honor a prominent historical figure, whom would you choose, and how would you honor that individual?

  5. Red Day 2/28/2012 • According to the program, what incident happened at an Ohio high school yesterday? What did one student there say about how his school prepared for such an emergency? How do you think a school can best prepare for a possible emergency? • What does Beverly Bond say about the images of African-American women in the media? What organization did Bond found, and why? What do the young people in the report say about Bond's foundation? Why do you think that Bond focused on mentoring through music? If you could create a mentoring program for young people, what activities would you use to reach them?

  6. Broncho Day 2/27/2012 • What is the purpose of the vote that began Sunday in Syria? What have the Syrian government and its critics each said about this vote? Do you think that the result of this vote will affect the situation there? Why or why not? • Who is Vladimir Putin? What position is he expected to regain in the Russian government? Why are some Russians holding rallies and others holding protests? Do you think the demonstrations will have an impact? Explain.

  7. Black Day 2/24/2012 • What has caused the most recent unrest in Afghanistan? How would you feel if a this was done to something that you loved and cherished? Do you feel that President Obama was right to apologize for this “error”? Explain your answer. • The other night the Republican candidates for president participated in a debate in what state? How many times have they debated this primary season? Do you feel that so many debates are necessary? Explain. Where are the next primary elections taking place? Who do you think will win those states?

  8. Red Day 2/23/2012 • Why do you think that some journalists are willing to potentially put themselves in harm's way to cover news stories? How might news reports about a conflict impact the people directly affected by the situation? Explain. • How did scientists reportedly use 30,000-year-old seeds to revive an ancient plant species? Why do you think that they performed this experiment? What challenges do you think scientists might face when working with samples that are thousands of years old? What do you think might be the benefits and drawbacks of this type of research?

  9. Black Day 2/22/2012 • What international situation may soon contribute to higher gas prices? Do you think anything can be done about this situation? Explain. What options do you think might be available to consumers if gas prices increase dramatically? Would you or your family do anything differently? Explain. • According to the report: What might cause problems with U.S. cell phone service as early as next year? What kinds of problems may potentially occur? Do you think that these issues will affect you? If so, how?

  10. Red Day 2/21/2012 • Why are inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency investigating Iran's nuclear program? What does Iran say is the purpose of this program? What has Israel said about the situation? Why do you think that the U.S. has advised against an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities? How do you think that Iran and the international community might each react if Iran's nuclear facilities are attacked? • What is the purpose of the lights seen in the segment about Hong Kong? What have some people described as the benefits of these lights? What do some people in the report say about the impact of the lights on residents? What action does Hong Kong's chief executive propose regarding the lights? What do you think could be done to minimize the impact of these lights? How do you think that business owners might react to these proposals? Explain.

  11. Black Day 2/17/2012 • What is the good news being celebrated by GM? What is the controversy over this news? What other form of regulation is the government attempting concerning the auto industry? How do you fell about distracted driving? • What percentage of a penny is copper? How much does it currently cost to make a penny? What is a nickel actually made of? Do you think we should take the penny out of circulation, or change its composition? Why?

  12. Red Day 2/16/2012 • What have Iran and the international community said about Iran's nuclear program? What milestone did this program reportedly reach yesterday? Why do you think that the international community is concerned about Iran's nuclear program? • According to the program, under what conditions do students at a charter school in Ohio get paid? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this plan? How do you think that parents and students might react to this idea? Do you think that paying students to attend school is a good idea? Why or why not? Can you think of other ways to encourage students to come to class?

  13. Black Day 2/15/2012 • What is the status of the crisis in Syria? What have some Syrian civilians said about the situation there? What has the government said? According to the program: What kind of information has U.S. intelligence gathered with regard to Syria? How might the U.S. government use this information? Do you think that the international community should take action regarding this crisis? If so, how? If not, why not? • What goal did the town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado set for itself three years ago? What procedures have been established in an attempt to reach this goal? What are some uses for the town's composted dirt? Do you think Steamboat Springs' recycling program would work in your community? Why or why not?

  14. TEST • Do Not Write On Test! • Put answers on answer sheet • Turn in test and answer sheet when finished, you do not need to tear off the bottom half. • Homework Pg. 75 & Pg. 83 #2-4 both due Thursday/Friday, you can use 1 sheet of paper for both

  15. Red Day 2/14/2012 • According to the program: How much is President Obama's proposed 2013 federal budget? What did President Obama say about his budget, and what items are included in it? How did Republican leaders react to this budget? Why? What would you include in a budget for the nation, and what would you leave out? Explain. • Who is Kyle Maynard? What mountain did Maynard summit recently, and why? Do you think that you are, as Maynard says, "capable of living more"? Explain. Would you change anything about your life? If so, what action would be your first step?

  16. Broncho Day 2/13/2012 • Who won the Maine Republican caucuses and the Conservative Political Action Committee straw poll over the weekend? Do you think these events will impact the Republican race for president? Explain. What factors do you think candidates might take into account when deciding whether to campaign in a specific state? • What has been the trend in global sea levels over the past 100 years? What do scientists say might be causing this trend? What is one explanation why last year's global sea level didn't follow this trend? How have some coastal communities reacted to the changes in sea level? What options do you think are available to coastal communities with regard to sea level?

  17. Black Day 2/10/2012 • What is a foreclosure? What was the deal struck between the government and the mortgage companies? What does the deal allow mortgage holders to do? What are the pros and cons of the policy?

  18. Red Day 2/9/2012 • What were the results of Tuesday's Republican presidential contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri? According to the program: What did each candidate say about his campaign? How do you think the results of these contests might affect these candidates' campaigns, if at all? • According to the report: Why are video games increasing in popularity among many of Japan's elderly? What do the senior citizens featured in the report say about video games? Can you think of other activities that might have similar benefits? Can you think of any drawbacks to playing video games? Explain.

  19. Black Day 2/8/2012 • What event did the White House host yesterday? What was the purpose of the event? What factors do you think might contribute to a successful science, technology, engineering or math project? Have you ever entered a competition in these fields? If so, describe the experience. • According to the report: What is one way in which biologists in the Everglades measure the population of local wildlife? Why have the numbers of some mammalian species in the region declined? What challenges does the biologist featured in the program say he faces in addressing this issue? Why do you think that Burmese pythons have been successful in the Everglades, while other species have declined? How were these snakes introduced into the wild in the first place?

  20. Red Day 2/7/2012 • What is genealogy? What is the purpose of the genealogy project featured in the segment? What kinds of documents are contained in the project's database? What do you think are some of the challenges that genealogists face? How might knowing your family history affect your life? What do you know about your family's history, and who in your family's past would you want to know more about?

  21. Broncho Day 2/6/2012 • According to the program: Who won the Nevada Republican presidential caucuses on Saturday? What other candidates are in the race for the Republican nomination? What factors do you think a candidate might consider before deciding whether to stay in or drop out of this race? Explain. What questions do you have about the race for the White House? • What is the current trend in multi-generation families in America? What factors may be contributing to this trend? What do the family members in the report say about having three generations living in one house? If you live in a similar situation, describe the experience. Otherwise, how might living in a multi-generation household affect you and your family?

  22. Black Day 2/3/2012 • What country is the U.S. military preparing to leave after a 10 year engagement? When will they make their exit? What are the pros and cons of making this decision? What would you like to see happen with the U.S. military in Afghanistan over the next couple of years? Explain your reasoning.

  23. Red Day 2/2/2012 • What is an IPO? Why might a company want to go public? What do you think might be the pros and cons of being a public versus private company? What do you think are the benefits and risks for an individual who buys stock in a public company? What have experts predicted with regard to a possible Facebook IPO? Why do you think that the Securities and Exchange Commission forces some companies to go public? • Who currently has the most delegates in the Republican presidential race? What hypothetical scenarios does CNN's John King present with regard to future primaries and caucuses? What kinds of information do you think could be used to try to predict which candidate will win a particular state's contest?

  24. Black Day 2/1/2012 • What were the results of the Florida Republican presidential primary? How do you think the candidates felt about these results? Do you think that this outcome will affect the Republican race going forward? If so, how? • What resources would you need to attend a virtual school? What do you think might be the pro and cons of being in a virtual class versus being in a traditional class? Would learning information on a computer be an effective method for you? Why or why not?

  25. Red Day 1/31/2012 • What is a delegate? How many delegates are at stake in Florida's Republican presidential primary? What two systems do states use to determine how many delegates candidates can win? How might each of these systems affect a candidate's campaign strategy? • According to the report: Who are the four remaining Republican candidates? What does each candidate say about this year's presidential race? Why might Florida be different than the three previous political contests? Explain.

  26. Broncho Day 1-30-2012 • How much money can be spent in a U.S. presidential campaign? How do presidential campaigns spend this money, and why? What do you think that a presidential candidate who raises less money than his or her opponent could do to increase the chance of getting elected? Explain.

  27. Black Day 1/27/2012 • What is a concussion? What are some symptoms of a concussion? Who are more impacted by concussions children or adults? Explain. Who should make the decision about an athletes continuing to play a sport following concussions? Why?

  28. Red Day 1/26/2012 • What did President Obama say in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night? What was Governor Daniels' response on behalf of Republicans? What was your reaction to what you heard in the speeches? Why do you think these speeches are covered so extensively in the media?

  29. Black Day 1/25/2012 • What is the purpose of the State of the Union address? What issues would you want mentioned in the State of the Union speech? What advantages and disadvantages does a president have when delivering a speech in a live broadcast?

  30. Red Day 1/24/2012 • Why is Premont, Texas eliminating its after-school sports programs? In your opinion, will eliminating these activities help the school academically? If so, why? If not, what do you think school officials should do to reach their goal? How might eliminating your school's athletic programs affect you and the school, if at all?

  31. 01/23/2011 • Who won the Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire primary and South Carolina primary? What is your opinion of these results? Who do you think is most likely to win the Florida primary on January 31? Why?

  32. Red 1/19/2012 • What are SOPA and PIPA? What have critics and supporters said about these bills? What action did some websites take in reaction to SOPA and PIPA? Do you think that this form of protest is effective? Why or why not? In your opinion, should the government address online piracy? Why or why not?

  33. 1. "Fast Five" (Universal): 9.3 million 2. "The Hangover Part II" (Warner Bros. / Legendary): 8.8 million • 3. "Thor" (Marvel/Paramount): 8.3 million • 4. "Source Code" (Summit / Vendome): 7.9 million • 5. "I Am Number Four" (DreamWorks / Disney): 7.7 million • 6. "Sucker Punch" (Warner Bros. / Legendary): 7.2 million • 7. "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight): 6.9 million • 8. "Rango" (Paramount): 6.5 million • 9. "The King's Speech" (Weinstein Co.): 6.3 million • 10. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" (Warner Bros.): 6 million

  34. Black 1/20/2012 • . What U.S. state holds its Republican presidential primary tomorrow? • What factors might need to be considered before a news organization announces preliminary election results?

  35. What is Government?

  36. Is government good or bad? Why? • Is government necessary? Why / why not? • List as many things as you can that the government is involved with.

  37. 1A3i Seating Chart

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