1. Week 12 Bell Ringers

2. 3/31/14 According to the video: Why are some Ukrainian citizens guarding the northeastern border of their country? Why is there a sense of disbelief among some Ukrainian troops over the current situation? How is the Russian government responding to the Ukrainians' concerns? CNN Student News

3. 4/1/14 What is the status of the conflict between North Korea and South Korea? Why do you think that there has never been a peace treaty to settle this conflict? How and when has North Korea flexed its military muscle before? Why do you think that South Korea labels these as 'hostile' acts? CNN Student News

4. 4/2/14. What's your opinion of the U.S. government's requirement to include backup cameras on most new vehicles in the coming years? State your rationale. CNN Student News

5. 4/3/14 What rare achievement among students belongs to 17-year-old Kwasi Enin? Who does Enin say is the driving force behind his academics? If you were accepted to more than one college, what criteria would you use to make your decision? If you were friends with Kwasi Enin, what advice would you give him? CNN Student News

6. 4/4/14 How might a sound knowledge of world history benefit a news reporter? Can you think of other subjects you're studying now that would be important to a journalist? CNN Student News