Model+UN

= =


 * My Model UN wiki: MrsM Model UN**


 * Model UN of Greater Boston wiki for Malden HERE**


 * Site of Model UN resources:Here**


 * Student Delegation guide [[file:rmunatunagb/High School Delegate Guide 2013.pdf|Here]]**


 * Rubric for Performance: [[file:performance rubric.docx]]**

**Guide Questions**:
1. What is the mission of the United Nations? 2. To Accomplish its mission, what do member countries agree to do? 3. How did the founders of the United Nations attempt to avoid the failures of the League of Nations? 4. Identify and describe the 6 organs of the UN and their functions 5. Explain how each of these organs helps the UN achieve its mission 7. What kind of occupational skills would a person need to be a staff member or diplomat at the United Nations? 8. Explain how the use of military action is in keeping with the UN mission and goals 9. What efforts has the UN made in protecting human rights? 10. Describe UN efforts in improving health care and expanding education around the world.

[|Resolution Paper - Brazil]




 * Opening statement**
 * All partners stand
 * Opening speech has to be a minute or under in length
 * A brief intro to country's history on the topic
 * Explains country's overall position on the topic
 * Describes the past actions taken by the UN and member states.
 * Lists possible ideas or objectives for a resolution.
 * Explains the role of NGO"S in combating the issue.
 * Speaker's list**
 * The way each committee started.
 * speaking time for each country is 30 seconds to a minute.
 * Participate by raising the country placard and the chair calls the country.
 * Start by saying "Thank you honorable chair"
 * Refer to classmates as " fellow delegates".
 * If you do not use the full minute you say " I yield my time to the chair".
 * Moderated Caucus**
 * An opportunity to discuss a certain aspect of the problem or possible solutions.
 * The topic and time is suggested by the members of the committee.
 * All countries vote on whether or not they want to discuss the topic presented.
 * Un moderated Caucus**
 * An opportunity for delegates to mingle with each other and to start creating alliances that can lead to sponsors and signatories.