Model UN

Overview-Model UN

Description:

Bridging the Education Gap and Creating Global Citizens Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. At Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of countries that are members of the UN, from Argentina to Zimbabwe. The students, better known as “delegates”, debate current issues on the organization’s vast agenda. They prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN’s rules of procedure – all in the interest of resolving problems that affect the world. Before playing out their ambassadorial roles in Model UN, students research the particular global problem to be addressed. The problems are drawn from today’s headlines. Model UN delegates learn how the international community acts on its concerns about peace and security, human rights, the environment, food and hunger, economic development, and globalization. -

See more at: http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un#sthash.ov7WJKmZ.dpuf 

Eligibility:

All Students in Grades 9-12 

Meeting Time:

Weekly TBA 

Meeting Place:

Room 241