1. For THE U.S., give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” below and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For THE U.S.:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did Dr. Stoffels note about J&J’s work on Ebola and Zika virus treatments?
c) How soon do those working on vaccines think they will have one ready?
d) Watch the video. Do you think China can come up with a vaccine first? Explain your answer.
e) What encourages you most about this report?
f) Ask a parent how they viewed the ebola and zika virus outbreaks and what they think of the coronavirus.