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August
Day
1
What is this class all about?
Topic
What is the UN? The UN is a magical organization filled with wonders. We will discuss it's conception, purpose, and explain the UN in today's world. How does it influence the world? Can it actually do anything? Where even is this thing?
Oh, btw, have a fun time this year!
In Class
Teacher Introductions and Syllbus, as well as our goals and expectations.
Assignments
Learn how to understand our calendar and expecations, and be sure to turn in your syllabus by Day 5 (Friday).
Day
3
What are Position Papers?
Topic
Position Papers are the bedrock of your research. Everything you find in support of your country's views should be in it. It helps guide you throughout the conference. But how do you write one? What kind of information, exactly, should be in there?
In Class
Look at example Position Papers and analyze them.
Assignments
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Day
5
What is Current Events?
Topic
Every week, except for a few excpetions, you will be given two or three articles to read for homework which you will then discuss in class on Friday. Today, we'll explain how to do it right and what is expected, along with discuss our first article.
In Class
Current Events Discussion and our first Event debate
Assignments
Begin prep for Committee Project
Day
7
Parli. Pro. Practice
Topic
To be able to succeed at Model UN cnferences, you have to be able to follow the rules that are set for the flow of committee. Today, we will practice how to be a proper diplomat...and you can use your phones!
In Class
Continue Parli. Pro. and Kahoot
Assignments
Study for Quiz tomorrow
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Day
2
What is the UN? Alliances? Structure?
Topic
We will discuss the UN's conception, purpose, and explain the UN in today's world. How does it influence the world? Can it actually do anything? Where even is this thing? How is it organized? Additonally, what is NATO? NAFTA? The EU? Learn this here.
In Class
Continue notes from yesterday.
Assignments
None
Day
4
The History of the UN
Topic
How, When, and Why was the UN formed? What has it done for the world? We'll teach you all about the history of the United Nations and what it has (or hasn't) done for the global community.
In Class
Notes on the history of the UN, and learn about our first project.
Assignments
Study
Day
6
Parliamentary Procedure: The Basics
Topic
In order to keep things civil and structured, the U.N., like many government bodies, implements rules of Parliamentary Procedure. They govern when a person may speak, how long, what the topic will be, how it will be decided, and more.
In Class
Fromal Parli. Pro. notes and practice
Assignments
Study Parli. Pro. for Quiz
Day
8
Parli. Pro. Quiz and Socratic Seminar
Topic
Today, we'll just have a quick checkup on how you're understanding this subject. DOn't worry, these quizzes won't end up counting fr much, but still do your best. Conner will also lead you guys in the first interactive socratic seminar on parli. pro.
In Class
Mini-Quiz and Socratic Seminar
Assignments
Study for Parli. Pro. Test on Day 10
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Day
9
Socratic Seminar
Topic
Time to continue our discussion of parliamentary procedure and how it works. Speak up and make yourself heard...just like in Model UN.
In Class
Debate on the topic at hand
Assignments
Study for Parli. Pro. Test
SocHum Simulation Research
Day
10
Parliamentary Procedure Test
Topic
After 10 days of discussing what Parliamentary Procedure is, we think it's time for a test,
In Class
Test
Assignments
Prepare for the History Project next week
Day 10
Day
11
Committee Project Day 1
Topic
We will begin work on our first project of the year. You will learn about committees and prepare a Powerpoint, Prezi, etc and present it in class on Day 14.
In Class
U.N. Research Project
Assignments
U.N. Research Project
Day
12
Committee Project Day 2
Topic
Continue work on the U.N. Research Project in the Learning Commons.
In Class
U.N. Research Project
Assignments
U.N. Research Projec
Day
13
Committee Project Day 3
Topic
Continue work on the U.N. Research Project in the Learning Commons
In Class
U.N. Research Project
Assignments
U.N. Research Project
Day
15
Current Events
Topic
It's time for the second Current Events debate! Use your highly refined Parli. Pro. skills to debate about whatever we throw at you.
In Class
Current Events Debate and Quiz on Committees
Assignments
Have a good weekend
Day
17
Background Research Day
Topic
Research is the most important part of a delegate's prep for a conference. Today we will practice this using the background guide you read yesterday.
In Class
Research!
Assignments
Prep for Simulation tomorrow
Day
14
Present Projects
Topic
Your group will present your committee research project, and you will learn about other people's committees and thier topic.
In Class
U.N. Research Project Presentations
Assignments
Current Events Reading
Day
16
Introduction to Working Papers, etc.
Topic
Working Papers, Draft Resolutions, and Resolutions are the way people get issues solved in the UN. We will discuss preambulatory, operative clauses, blocs, and what is to be done during unmoderated caucusing.
In Class
Read background guide and learn about resolutions
Assignments
Simulation on Wednesday and Thursday
Day
18
Simulation Day 1
Topic
It's time for another simulation! Get your notes and research out and prepare to use your parli. pro. skills to the best of your ability.
In Class
Nearly full simulation
Assignments
Get ready for Day 2
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