Discovering Diplomacy: An Introduction to Model United Nations

Discovering Diplomacy: An Introduction to Model United Nations

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the concept of international cooperation and its importance.

What do you already know about countries working together?

Welcome to the Model United Nations

Introduction to the Model United Nations and its purpose in promoting global cooperation.

What is the United Nations?

Overview of the United Nations and its role in maintaining peace and cooperation among countries.

Understanding Diplomacy

Explanation of the concept of diplomacy and how countries communicate and negotiate with each other.

Role of Ambassadors

Exploration of the role of ambassadors in representing their countries and building relationships with other nations.

Debating and Negotiating

Introduction to the process of debating and negotiating in the Model United Nations to find solutions to global issues.

Resolutions and Decision-Making

Explanation of how resolutions are created and decisions are made in the Model United Nations to address world problems.

Becoming Global Citizens

Discussion on how participating in Model United Nations can help us become responsible global citizens.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.