CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 24, 2008

1. According to the report, what message did President George W. Bush deliver to members of the U.N. General Assembly yesterday?

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2. What message did the president of France deliver regarding the current U.S. economic crisis? In your view, what lessons might be learned from this crisis?

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3. In your view, if the current economic crisis facing the U.S. is not resolved, how might it impact the international community?

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4. What tragedy took place at a college in Kauhajoki, Finland yesterday? What are your thoughts and feelings regarding this tragedy? What challenges do you think lie ahead for the school's students, faculty and staff?

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5. What is Stonehenge and where is it located? What recent information did scientists discover about Stonehenge? What mysteries about these famous stones still remain?

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6. Can you think of other mysterious historical places like Stonehenge? If so, what are they? Why do you think that these mysterious locations are so fascinating?

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7. According to the report, what approach is Woodbridge Middle School taking to help students maximize their academic potential? How do the students, parents and school staff featured in the segment feel about this approach?

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8. Who is Leonard Sax and what is his rationale for same-sex education? Why is Emily Martin of the American Civil Liberties Union opposed to same-sex education?

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9. What are your views on same-sex education? Do you think that your school should consider implementing same-sex classes? State your rationale.

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10. How old is Walter, the oldest man in America? What are some key events that have occurred during his lifetime? Would you want to live to be as old as Walter? Why or why not?

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