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Term 2 - Model United Nations

Students will utilize 21st century and geo-literacy skills as they prepare and participate in a school-wide Model United Nations Conference. 
​Investigate the World: Research MUN Country and Sustainability Topics
Recognize Perspectives: Accurately represent MUN Country and work with other students as they represent their's
Communicate Ideas: Write Papers, debate, compromise with others through critical thinking to solve real-world problems
Take Action: Complete an action plan to solve real-world sustainability problems 
Book: The Chosen -- Project: MUN Conference

Research

Resources

Utah's Online Library  |  UN: online PW: reader
These are excellent resources that you can trust. These are the resources Mr. Trent gave you. 
Pioneer Library
-Culture Grams
-Gale Reference Collection
-Global Issues in Context

Resource Evaluation  |  Mini Evaluation
Evaluating your sources is an important part of learning. Determine the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.

Resource List  |  MUN & Other Research Sources
Here is a list of helpful resources as you prepare for MUN and complete your project research. 

Environmental 
​entrepreneurship Project

Project Packet  |  Environmental Entrepreneurship
This packet will take you step-by-step through the project requirements.

Business Plan  |  Planner
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Shark Tank  |  Pitch
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Model United Nations

MUN Packet

Model United Nations Packet |  Resource
This is the outline for pretty much everything you will need for the MUN Conference:

MUN Assignments  |  Assignments
These assignments will help you work through your MUN Packet.
Map Assignment:
National Geographic Map Maker Interactive
Thesis-AntiThesis:
Solution Checklist

MUN Committees |  Packets
Background information on your committee and topics.
General Assembly - Energy & Climate Action
Special Political - Urbanization & Agriculture
World Health Organization - Water & Agriculture
Social Cultural Humanitarian - Water & Climate Action
Security Council - Urbanization & Energy
Organization of American States (Spanish)- Environment

MUN Conference Make-Up Assignment |  Resource
If you are unable to attend the MUN Conference for ANY reason, you MUST complete this Make-Up Assignment.

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MUN Grading Rubric

Info & updates

MUN Conference: NOVEMBER 16, 2017
"The Chosen"  |  Due: December 7th
Students will explore the lives of two young Jewish Boys in the 1940's.
​"The Chosen" by Chaim Potock
Use your English Class's Book Report

National Geographic Videos

Climate Videos
Food Videos
Energy Videos
Cities Videos
Water Videos

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development  |  Past is Present
Making the connection between the First Agricultural Revolution to current lifestyles. 

Water |  Clean Water & Sanitation
Goal 6: Ensure access to clean water and sanitation for all. Vocabulary & resources to help you understand how food connects us to our past, the future and to each other. 

Agriculture |  Zero Hunger
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Vocabulary & resources to help you understand how food connects us to our past the future, and to each other. 
​Energy |  Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Vocabulary & resources to help you determine which form of energy you think would be the best for fulfilling this goal.

​Urbanization |  Sustainable Cities & Communities
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Vocabulary & resources to make connections to how people live in societies. 

Responsible Consumption & Production |  
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Vocabulary & resources to make connections to how people live in societies.