CLASS SUMMARY:

This is a continuation of the Debate Camp Level #3 Series. Students should have been enrolled in Level #1 and/or Level #2 before enrolling. 

This is a great class for debate students who would like to continue practicing live debate skills. About half of every class will be devoted to practice debates. The other half of the class will be devoted to Model UN skills, United Nations Topics, Global Current Events, and International Topics. 

Even if not interested in participating in Model United Nations - this is a great class for middle school students (Grades 6th, 7th, 8th or higher) who are interested in geography, current events, international affairs, history, discussion, negotiation, debate, and public speaking. Model United Nations is one of the largest academic programs at the high school and college levels. Students role play as "Ambassadors" and learn everything about their assigned nation and then work with other "Ambassadors" to solve a problem presented.  In this fun and interactive process, students learn every academic subject and skill.  Every class we kick off with international current events topics, trivia, and discussion! 


CLASS SCHEDULE:

1. 10 Minutes: Global Current Events! We begin each class with sharing global current events and a short trivia game on the Global Current Events of that week.

2. 10 Minutes: International Debate Topics. Each week we will focus on a new global topic area that is aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3. 20- 30 Minutes: Debate Practice! We practice our speech, debate and Model UN negotiation skills on these weekly global debate topics. 

4. 10 - 20 Minutes: New Model UN Skills! We will end with an introduction to new Model UN skills that we will apply the following week in our practice speeches and debates. 


CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS/PREREQUISITE
Students must enroll in a Level #1 or Level #2 Debate Camp class before participating in any Level #3 class. Links to those classes are below: 

Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level I (Beginners)
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-edkFYUzZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level II (Beginners): Debate Skills & Events
This is the next step for Debate Camp Level #1 students. In this class we learn advanced debate skills and different debate formats.
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-TeSFoFwy?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


CLASS DEBATE TOPICS AND THE UNITED NATIONS' SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Each class will feature new international topics based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They are one of the most ambitious projects of our lifetimes. They address every global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. So join us each month in learning, speaking, debating, advocating these subjects and skills. My mission is that students will continue their advocacy and work for these SDGs in any career pathway they choose. Topics include: 

Poverty and Economics
Hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality Education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities
Sustainable cities and economies
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Partnership for the goals
and More!


CLASS MODEL UNITED NATIONS DEBATE SKILLS

Week #1: MUN Debate Skill #1: Public Speaking
Week #2: MUN Debate Skill #2: Resolution Writing
Week #3: MUN Debate Skill #3: Position Paper Writing
Week #4: MUN Debate Skills: Unmoderated Caucus
Week #5: MUN Debate Skills: Parliamentary Procedure
Week #6: MUN Debate Skills: Research Skills
Week #7: MUN Debate Skills: Committees & Emergency Special Sessions
Week #8: MUN Debate Skills: Competing in MUN Conferences


CLASS SEQUENCE:

After this class, I would recommend the following Level #3 classes to continue to practice debate skills, learn new debate events, and practice public speaking skills:

Debate and Public Speaking Camp Level III: Congressional Debate & Civics
This is an Intermediate/Advanced Debate class that focuses on the popular debate event of Congressional Debate. Students will learn all aspects of Congressional Debate from writing Resolutions, Bills, Amendments and Authorship Speeches to running for the Presiding Officer position. Even if not in the debate event of Congressional Debate, you will learn and practice advanced debating and writing skills, practice for the Advanced Placement US Government & Politics Exam, and learn about career opportunities in Congress, Legislation, and lawmaking. 
Class Link: https://outschool.com/classes/debate-and-public-speaking-camp-level-3-congressional-debate-3MkF7GLQ

Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level III: The Speech Events!
In this camp we will focus on the speech events and advanced public speaking skills. Highly recommended for debaters as well, since public speaking and audience adaptation is the #1 debate skill. 
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-the-speech-events-8AJXuexH?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Current Events Club
https://outschool.com/classes/current-events-club-debate-speech-advocate-change-the-world-2QgX0MtZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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