Model UN 7-9

Learn about how the United Nations functions by acting as an ambassador and negotiating with other countries to draft resolutions and solve global problems.

Students assume the roles of ambassadors to the U.N. Security Council and work together to avert military confrontations and resolve international disputes. Students develop critical thinking, negotiating, public speaking, debating, and writing skills.

Topics include the United Nations, the U.N. Security Council, U.N. rules and procedures, speech-making, negotiating, caucusing, and drafting resolutions.

This course is based on the Peacekeeping Global Classrooms Curriculum published by the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. (http://www.unausa.org).