(CNN Student News) -- February 24, 2010
Media Literacy Question of the Day
How would you design a media campaign for a company that is undergoing a safety recall?
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Toyota Hearing
According to the program: What problems have some of Toyota's vehicles experienced recently? What did one expert say might have caused some Toyota vehicles to accelerate suddenly? How has Toyota responded to this claim and to these safety issues in general?
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In your opinion: How have safety recalls affected Toyota's reputation, if at all? What methods could the company use to reassure current Toyota owners about their vehicles' safety?
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Consumer Confidence
What is the definition of consumer confidence? In your opinion, how might consumer confidence affect the economy?
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According to the report, how do American consumers feel about the U.S. economy currently and about the economy in the near future?
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Do you think that the U.S. economic situation has affected spending in your community? Why or why not?
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Risky Foods
What are some of the foods featured on TIME Magazine's list of top ten most dangerous foods? According to the segment, why were these foods included on the list?
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How do you think that food companies might respond to TIME's list?
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How do you think that hot dogs might be redesigned to make them less of a choking hazard? Can you think of any other foods that might be safer if they were redesigned? Explain.
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Never Saying "Can't"
What challenges did Jason "Lefty" Williams face in learning to play the guitar? What device did Williams invent to help him play?
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According to the segment, what sparked Williams' interest in music? What other stories have you heard about someone who pursued an interest despite facing challenges?
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