Model United Nations Conference Training #1 October 6, 2012 Mater Academy Senior High School

Training Activity #1 Do 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 classrooms-model-un

Types of Implementation Programs (full class, club, advantages/disadvantages etc.) classrooms-model-un

Steps to Success (7 Continents: 7 Steps) Step: 1 teach/learn about UN Steps: 2 and 3 simultaneously: Learn about country and committee assignments classrooms-model-un

Steps to Success Step 4: Teach and Learn about committee procedures- do simulations Step 5: Draft/Edit/Submit Position Papers

Steps to Success Step 6: Practice, practice, practice Step 7: Teach/Learn- Resolution Writing Process (students should have a general knowledge of this but not as detailed as prior steps).

Overview of Resources

Committee Topics Senior High School: IAEA – Effects of Atomic Radiation – 230 UN Women – Women, Peace & Security – 40 UNFPA – Dealing with an Aging Population – 40 UNDP – Democratic Governance - 40 SC – Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations – 30

Committee Topics Middle 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

Committee Topics Topic Guides: Sample Activity- M.S. General Assembly- Infectious Diseases

Sample Simulation

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

Questions