The+Weeks+Agenda

**__Cluster’s Curriculum Plan (March 23-30): __**  **Monday, March 23:**   Focus for today & tonight. Outline : Political Issues. Where does your country stand on current issues? Background info on the country/nation. What's your relationship with the UN / Vice Versa. (Past and Present). Internal affairs - What's going on in your country? Does it have an effect on some international affairs? i.e: Oil in Iraq, dictatorship, Darfur, etc.
 * Preparing for miniature debate.
 * Picking individual countries and representing them.
 * Looking up their position in the UN, and their stance on certain issues, etc.

International culture/cuisine(?)

Function of the UN in promoting education and peace. Origin and purpose of UN. Explain and explore the benefits and or short comings of international organizations in general.  Trip to the UN to learn about it's background, understand how it works, what they do, and what is done there. Also learned about NGO's and international programs.   Written assignment : Write two paragraphs about the trip and what you learned. 
 * Tuesday, March 24:**

**Wednesday, March 25th:** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> Group discussion of yesterday's experience (Trip to the United Nations and our rendezvous (meeting) with Mr. Hiro Sakurci). Students were asked to write at least two paragraphs thoroughly analyzing his/her experience, basically looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly, if there were any, of yesterdays trip. <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> Students are to look up assigned task. (Research and document sources) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Afternoon Post lunch.** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Thursday, March 26th:** <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Throughout the morning (Continuing with yesterday’s afternoon assignment)** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. Draw up the things you would like discuss to the afternoon’s “Mock United Nations’ agenda.
 * Early Morning: ** <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">
 * Late Morning:** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The origin and purpose of the United Nations.
 * <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Rahul & Jason.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The organizational structure of the United nations.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We can use the chart we received from Mr. Sakurci. Question, how any we get it, or a replica onto our Wiki? Any ideas?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The function of the United Nations in promoting education/healthcare and other "basic necessity."
 * <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Mohammad & Eloise.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The functions of each of the major committees.
 * <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Scott & Jerry.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Explain and explore the benefits and shortcomings of international organizational in general.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Focus:** After 60 plus years, is the UN still valid? Thorough analyze your point of view with evidence you acquired over the last couple of days.
 * <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Tazkia & Alina.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Working/continuing to research (document/written analysis) of your chosen nation of representation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Alina - Ukraine/Russia.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Tazkia - Bangladesh.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Mohammad - Iraq.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Jerry - Greece.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Eloise - Azerbaijan.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Scott - United States.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Jason - Grenada.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Raise "important" issues/agendas pertaining to your particular nation.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The various perspectives of member states on an entire range of issues.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We will find the answers when we complete our research on our individual country of choice.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We will also focus on the politically, economically, and culturally diverse context within which it has developed (in other words, individual agendas of each nation and influences/affects and outcomes of the overall mandate of the U.N.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Working/continuing to research (document/written analysis) of your chosen nation of representation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Alina – Ukraine/Russia
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Tazkia – Bangladesh
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Mohammad – Iraq
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Jerry – Greece
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Eloise – Azerbaijan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Scott – United States
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Jason - Grenada
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Rahul?
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Raise “important” issues/agendas pertaining to your particular nation.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">the various perspectives of member states on an entire range of issues
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We will find the answers when we complete our research on our individual countries of choice.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">We will also, focus on the politically, economically, and culturally diverse context within which it has developed (in other words, individual agendas of each nation and influences/affects and outcomes of the overall mandate of the U.N.

<span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Afternoon – Post lunch** Please note that in order to have a “fruitful” debate/discussion in this “mock U.N.” session, students were required to partake in all of the building block assignments throughout the last couple of days. In doing so, I hope that students took advantage of the time, completed their research and then documented all of it in his/her own words **(very important)**. Also, as mentioned prior, all of your work must be properly cited. Any questions? Any comments? If so, please bring them forward.
 * Mock U.N. debate – “Bash-A-Thon,” if you will**
 * Situated in the United Nation’ General Assembly:** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

As in the case of the United Nations, a thorough agenda is drawn up prior to all General Assembly meetings, in an effort to avoid chaos, disorganization, I truly believe that we too ought to follow suit. This will surely help us work towards being overly production, and at least appear to know what we are “talking about” and organized in this highly contentious political medium.

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> **Today’s Agenda: Throughout the morning** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> I. Reading “**LESSON PLAN: THE UNITED NATIONS AND REFORM**”
 * Friday, March 27th:**

a. Open forum/discussion on issues mentioned in this analysis i. After 60 plus years, is the U.N. valid today? Why? If so, should it be reformed in order to remain in existence? How? What can the international community do to resolve these problems? Would it truly work? If indeed it is reformed, might there be “rippling effects” in this course of action? Succession of various member states, etc.?

ii. After one week of being this class, what is your take on the U.N.?

iii. Would you like to add anything inquires/comments to the above listed? Feel free to do at your leisure.

b. After one full week of partaking/studying the history, basic construction, political and economical philosophy and influences on the international community, students are encouraged to bring forth his/her points of views to the forefront pertaining to the United Nations and its role in the 21st century. Please refrain from using your opinion; let’s be civil about these matters. I want students to refer back to their research and the things in which he/she learned throughout the week.


 * c.** Considering that this was not your first, nor your second choice, I truly hope that this week was somewhat relevant and not a total waste of your time and energy. Unlike most, if not all other Rensizzle groups, I am sorry I could not have made the week more “fun” and enjoyable for you (as mentioned prior, this week was intended to be a student-based one). I just hope that it was in someway academically fulfilling. With the exception of a few “hick-ups” it was a joy to have worked with you guys; I certainly learned a few things, I honestly did.

II. Pseudo-quiz: analyzing Regents related questions/DBQ’s.

III. What is the best way/means of presenting our work next Monday? (**Please note that since several other groups are scheduled to present also, time constraints must be placed into the equation)**. a. Since we are all in this together, I encourage all students to voice his/her novel ideas on the very matter at hand. I am open to just about anything at this juncture.

b. Let’s be sure to dot our “I’s” and cross our “T’s” on this very matter. i. While our work may not be perfect, let’s try to get as close as possible to that very mantra.

<span style="color: #365959; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Throughout the afternoon: Post-lunch** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> IV. With the utilization of the wiki, thorough documentation of all of our work **//is required.//**

a. Tie-up all “loose ends”. Be sure to double check your work for errors in all shapes and sizes, grammatical, punctuation, proper citation (see yesterday’s handout), etc.

b. Let’s make our wiki user friendly and very informative. That way should a teacher or student care to carefully peruse our site he/she would come across a few insightful “nuggets” that he/she did not know prior.

c. Please I beg you, let’s use our last few hours together to ensure that we are fully prepared (a well-oiled machine) ready to attack any challenge that may arise come Monday when we do present our body of work.

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