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Exploring Key Events and Issues in September 2013: From Diana Nyad to Military Action

This educational piece delves into significant topics from September 2013, including Diana Nyad's remarkable long-distance swim from Cuba to Florida, the measurement of radiation in millisieverts, and the innovative technology used to explore Greenland's icy landscapes. It also encourages critical reflection on the complexities surrounding U.S. military action in Syria, the significance of geographical discoveries, and the challenges of affordable school lunches. Engage with these pressing issues and consider the various dimensions they present.

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Exploring Key Events and Issues in September 2013: From Diana Nyad to Military Action

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  1. CNN Student News September 3, 2013

  2. Fast Facts – Were you watching? • What is sometimes measured in millisieverts? • Where did Diana Nyad start and end her recent, long-distance swim? • What technology did scientists use to search below the ice in Greenland?

  3. Reflection Questions (Choose One) • What might be some of the different arguments for and against U.S. military action in Syria? Do you think Congress will approve President Obama’s request for the use of military force against Syria? Why or why not? If you were in Congress, what factors would you consider before voting on this issue? • In your view, is the finding of a canyon in Greenland significant? Why or why not? Where else on Earth do you think scientists might find previously unknown geographic features? • What do you think might be some of the challenges of providing a school lunch that is affordable, healthy, and enjoyable? What foods can you think of that might fit these criteria?

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