Do Now | World Simulation Set up We will arrange the room in order to enter our World Simulation. Desks should be place in a giant square in which all Member States are recognized by their country banner. Delegates of each Member State should be position directly next to on another. No Member State or delegate may be excluded. World Problem | Child starvation in Nigeria Monday Day 1: Research You have today's class period, and only today's class period, to research the history of this problem, how the UN has handled similar situations in the past, and your Member State's past precedents in regards to similar problems.
Tuesday Day 2: Position Paper FORMAT
CONTENT Establish Importance of the Member State's Perspective
Thursday Day 3: Opening Speech As a Member State, construct your opening speeches. Speeches may not be longer than two minutes. Select one delegate to present the speech on MONDAY! Again, only one delegate from each Member State will present the opening speech. Outline
DO NOT! Waste your precious minutes defining, describing, or arguing climate change. We all know it is an issue that UN is attempting to conquer. We have done the research. Just present to us your proposed solution! Friday Day 4: Preparation Day **NOTE: ONLY ONE MEMBER STATE MAY LEAVE TO USE THE PRINTER AT A TIME. PLEASE TAKE TURNS RESPECTFULLY! Do Now | Make a copy of this Member State NAME TAG
Do Next | Make a copy of this Individual NAME TAG
Final To-Do List | Member State Flag Construct a Member State Flag for your group to be displayed on the table in front of you. You can print or hand make it. Studio Time
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Do Now | Circle UP
What is one thing you learned about disarmament in your research on Friday? Research | Member State Policies Find two sources about your Member States views on disarmament. Complete the annotated notes. Here are some examples I found for France and Iceland: Member State History
Exit Slip | What is your member state currently working on in regards to disarmament? Do Now | Silent Reading
Disarmament and International Security “Modern conflicts are no longer just conflicts between states; non-state actors often become significantly involved as well. These non-state actors, which can include terrorist groups and groups of underrepresented minorities, often obtain large quantities of arms to advance their cause. Once the conflict is resolved, however, significant quantities of arms remain with these actors, posing a potential threat to local populations and governments. The disarmament of these non-state actors in post-conflict situations is of paramount concern to the international community. Non-state actors often lack the structure and oversight that states have, and as a result little information is available about the arms they possess. Their arms can easily be lost and obtained by third parties, compounding the potential for their misuse. In the case of terrorist organizations, arms often remain with local militias long after the parent organization has been dissolved. This provides an existing network of arms that new groups can take advantage of. A recent example of this is the Islamic State, which used arms already circulating in northern Iraq from previous terrorist groups to build its military force in Iraq and Syria. In order to prevent arms from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State, the international community must establish a framework to promote disarmament after conflict. However, this task is difficult. Many non-state actors obtain support from other states who can supply them with arms during conflict. However, states have historically shown little concern for the return of these arms after their goals in the conflict have been achieved. In addition, non-state actors often lack the necessary oversight to keep track of the distribution and use of weapons. It is evident that weapons currently possessed by non-state actors must be removed from circulation. However, division remains as to who should be responsible for these weapons. Additionally, members of the international community have expressed concern over the distribution of weapons by nation-states to non-state actors, and believe that states should better monitor the use and distribution of their weapons” (WHSMUN). Position Paper | Quick Jot
Thinking Routine | Feelings and Options
Position Paper Writing Guide | UW Overview Starters
I. Introduction and Background of Issue | Annotated Notes
Position Statement | Pick one based on your Member State research. Be prepared to justify why your Member State would pick this particular solution:
Opening Speech | Outline
DO NOT! Waste your precious minutes defining, describing, or arguing climate change. We all know it is an issue that UN is attempting to conquer. We have done the research. Just present to us your proposed solution!
Critical Thinking Paragraph
Do Next | Past Precedents
Research past precedents set by the UN Member State Research What has your Member State done in the past to address climate change? Annotated Notes SUMMARY
SO WHAT?: Moving forward, in what ways/issues does your member state plan to address climate change in their country?
Do Now | Sign up for Opening Speech time slots
Thursday, November 16 + Friday November 17 Do Next | Past Precedents Research past precedents set by the UN Member State Research What has your Member State done in the past to address climate change? Annotated Notes SUMMARY
SO WHAT?: Moving forward, in what ways/issues does your member state plan to address climate change in their country?
Do Now | Studio Time Goal Setting
Did you complete the Global Climate Change research from last week? If not, what do intend on completing today?
Do Next | read Climate Change Mini Simulation Background Guide Refection: Consider the three resolution options listed below:
In your binder, pick the resolution you feel most passionate about as an individual (not from your Member State's perspective). Reflection on the resolution by answering the following question:
These reflections are preparations for a friendly debate on Friday over the three proposed resolutions from our personal/US perspective!
Do Now | Climate Change
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United Nations | What is the Paris Agreement? How does it work? United Nations Climate Change Member State
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Club DescriptionThe Model United Nations (UN) club is a continuation of the introductory course to international relations debate that places students in the acting capacity of diplomats, ambassadors, and heads of state of a nation. Delegates research topics, imagine solutions, debate with their fellow delegates, reach compromises, and arrive at resolutions that may solve some of the foremost problems facing the globe today. Monday NewsOctober
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