Model+UN

=~Model UN~  = = =

**Whats our goal** **:**  The origin and purpose of the United Nations. The politically, economically, and culturally diverse context within which it has developed. The function of the United Nations in promoting education. The organizational structure of the United Nations. The functions of each of the major committees. The various perspectives of member states on an entire range of issues . Also, to explain and explore the benefits and shortcomings of international organizations in general.

** Group Members : **  Alina, Tazkia, Scott, Jerry, Mohammad and Eliose.

** Experiences Students Will Have :** Going to the UN and learning what it's all about, and the fundamentals behind it. ** People or Groups Students Will Meet :** NGO for Disarmament. Tour guide to explain the UN to us. ** Skills Students Will Learn :** Points to make on the Global/American History regents. ** Artifacts or Work Products Students Will Have For their Scrapbook/website :** Photographs, notes, recordings. ** Student Documentarians: ** Alina, Tazkia, and Scott.

=Our Work: = The Weeks Agenda  The Organization of the UN History Of the UN

 Animation of the UN members over the years

**Things picked up during the experiences of the Model UN.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Currently, there are 192 countries which are a part of the UN.[[image:http://farmlanddefenceleague.org/images/Unflag.png width="108" height="108" align="right"]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The General Assembly building with the General Assembly chamber (the largest one) is where most suggestions come through.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">There is a set agenda of who is to speak, and what is to be spoken about.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The general assembly chamber is where the votes are casted and the suggestions are made
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Security Council's five permanent members <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">- China, <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> France, Russia, The United States of America, The United Kingdom.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Have the power to veto any suggestions, although there are barely any vetoes (Around 2-3 a year.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">UN peace keepers travel the world, trying to help the countries.