Model United Nations

MUN is a simulation education activity focusing on communications, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In MUN, students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization. Participants research a country, investigate international issues, consult, and develop solutions to world problems. During a simulation, they employ a variety of communications and critical thinking skills to defend and advance the policies of their country.

Friday, February 16, 2007

MUN Assignment

Hello all! I hope you had a great week, but before you get into weekend mode, here's a quick reminder of the assignment that you were assigned: 1) Research your topic and provide: - 5 facts - the best and the worst country in your topic - 2 UN documents about your topic 2) Research your country and provide: - Your country's position about your topic - Facts and statistics about your country - Other countries in your bloc (geographic center) Here are the assignments, in case you forgot: Japan & Nuclear Proliferation: Erica, Martin & Danny Australia & Darfur: Steven & Ada Honduras & Universal Health Care: Carlos & Mark UK & Environmental Protection: Richard & Caren Canada & Maternal Health: Oliver, Armine, & Edita Please have your research all done by next week & we'll start working on speeches and position papers. Feel free to email me if you have any questions! Have a great weekend, Fiona

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Hollywood High School Model United Nations Team Oliver Torrealba, Karen Sanchez, Richard Martinez, Armine Sargsyan, Suzy Semerdzhyan, Edita Ghushchyan, Martin Ginger, Carlos Martin, Mark Villeda, Daniel Lemus, Ada Campos, Steven Amaya Italy GA Plenary Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict (Suzy, Armine) UNDP Executive Board Development of the Private Sector (Mark, Daniel) UN Relief Works Agency Human Rights of Refugees (Ada, Karen) Security Council Multinational Terrorist Groups (Martin, Carlos) Netherlands GA Plenary Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict (Steven, Richard) UN Relief Works Agency Human Rights of Refugees (Oliver, Edita)

Why choose Model United Nations?

Q: Why should I participate in Model United Nations? A: Model UN promotes students' and teachers' interest in world around them and broadens a student's knowledge in a variety of subjects. Model UN also teaches vital skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, research and communication. Model UN also gives students and teachers the opportunity to meet interesting new people and make new friends. Q: What are some of the educational benefits of Model United Nations? A: For almost 60 years teachers and students have benefited from and enjoyed this interactive learning experience. It not only involves young people in the study and discussion of global issues, but also encourages the development of skills useful throughout their lives, such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution and compromise and cooperation.

Model United Nations

Friday, February 16, 2007

MUN Assignment

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