model united nations conference training #1 october 6, 2012 mater academy senior high school

Model United Nations Conference Training #1

October 6, 2012Mater Academy Senior High School

Training Activity #1Do Now: United Nations Puzzle

Activity:Complete- Test Your Knowledge of

the United Nations

Welcome and Introductions

MDCPS’ Division of Social Sciences and Global Classroom’s

Partnership

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un



Types of Implementation Programs

(full class, club, advantages/disadvantages etc.)




Steps to Success (7 Continents: 7 Steps)

Step: 1 teach/learn about UNSteps: 2 and 3 simultaneously:

Learn about country and committee assignments




Steps to SuccessStep 4: Teach and Learn about committee

procedures- do simulationsStep 5: Draft/Edit/Submit Position Papers

http://w/global-classrooms-model-un



Steps to Success

Step 6: Practice, practice, practiceStep 7: Teach/Learn- Resolution Writing Process (students should

have a general knowledge of this but not as detailed as prior steps).




Overview of Resources

http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net


http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/



2012-2013 Committee TopicsSenior High School:

IAEA – Effects of Atomic Radiation – 230UN Women – Women, Peace & Security – 40

UNFPA – Dealing with an Aging Population – 40UNDP – Democratic Governance - 40

SC – Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations – 30




2012-2013 Committee TopicsMiddle School:

GA – Malaria, TB and Infectious Diseases – 230 WFP – Malnutrition – 40

UNICEF – Protection of Orphans and Vulnerable Children – 40 ILO – Child Labor – 40

SC – Separatist State Movements – 30




2012-2013 Committee TopicsTopic Guides:

Sample Activity- M.S. General Assembly- Infectious Diseases




Sample Simulation




Next Steps: Recruit and Country Assignments(Country Assignment Form)




Questions




model united nations conference training #1 october 6, 2012 mater academy senior high school

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