Model UN Summer Camp - United Nations and Politics for Beginners
What's included
5 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students are assessed based upon the quality of their proposals, the ability to work with others to get resolutions passed, and their performance quality when presenting.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Model UN is a fun and educational activity that allows students to learn more about international politics, become better speakers, and how to effectively communicate and compromise. Unlike debate, which puts two teams against each other, Model UN assigns each student a country that must work together to address a global problem. Students will learn to roleplay, how to present proposals, and how to engage in politics to pass their resolution. Each class begins with a brief lecture, followed by an activity to learn the skill taught within the lesson plan. Students will be expected to prepare information between several classes so they can be informed about the topic and country they’re assigned. This course is designed best for students who are ready and excited to interact with others, learn about different international perspectives, and enjoy learning in a hands-on way. By the end of the course students will become better at negotiating, speaking, critical thinking, working with others, and public speaking. Day One: Countries and Resolutions: Students will be assigned a country and start thinking about potential resolutions they think their country would be interested in putting forth. Before next class students should have a couple of loose ideas about what their country might want, as well as some basic facts of the country they’re assigned. Day Two: Negotiating and Presentation: Students will learn how to present their resolution to the General Assembly. Along with the rest of the class they will select down from their loose ideas to the specific resolution they would like to put forth. Before next class students should come prepared to present their resolution to the General Assembly. Day Three: Presentations: Students will present to the General Assembly and take questions on their resolution, as well as open debate over the resolutions. Before next class students should come prepared to amend their resolutions and/or figure out which other students (countries) they can make mutually beneficial deals with. Day Four: Negotiations and Crisis: Students will work and negotiate with other students to collect enough signatures for the passage of their resolution or become co-signatories of someone else’s resolution. At some point during this process, a crisis will happen that will change everything. Before next class students should have an idea of what resolutions they want to vote for, and how to account for the crisis. Day Five: Final Conclusion: Students will be given some time to conduct some final negotiations. Afterwards, each remaining student with a resolution will present it to the General Assembly for a final vote. Students win based upon having their resolution passed, being a co-signatory on a resolution, and for voting for the winning resolution.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to work in teams, better their research, public speaking, and knowledge of global politics. They will also learn how to compromise in order to draft mutually beneficial resolutions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No topics will be covered that are considered inappropriate for this age-range. However, global politics and moral issues will be discussed. If there are any topics you feel uncomfortable about your child learning please let us know.
Supply List
Students should come with paper and something to write with. Taking notes on a computer is also entirely fine. A timer is suggested, but not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
The BCDA's founder has been run a competitive college debate team for twenty years. He has also run elementary and middle school debate workshops for the past four years both in the US and internationally. We have now taught well over a thousand kids from countries around the world digitally through this platform with great reviews. If for whatever reason you feel the class didn't live up to what you were looking for, please contact us for a refund. We are offering these courses as a way for students to get the benefits of debate and peer-directed education while schools are shutdown. Debate is not necessarily for everyone, but we are confident that if your kid is excited about it they will enjoy this class, and don't want you paying if that's not the case.
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Live Group Class
$135
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
90 min
Completed by 312 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
4-12 learners per class