1. Keep watching the 1 minute news on the BBC web site.
2.
Decide which business you will visit to solicit a gift card or
certificate for our dinner raffle. Discuss a date when to visit with a
parent. Also discuss selling your tickets-who will be your invited guests?
3. Outline the second section of your paper. This section should include:
How is Cuba doing in terms of your topic?
What is Cuba's relationship to this topic?
How does Cuba compare to its surrounding countries? To other island nations?
What types of improvements does Cuba need to make (if any)?
Have they made improvements over the last decade?
**Look for statistics and documents to support your ideas.
4. Please e-mail me your outline and make changes to the first section of your paper.
Homework due 12/18/14
1. Record 2 news stories from the BBC.
2. Come prepared for your group work. Are you on track for finishing your project by the end of January?
3. Write the 1st paragraph of your position paper. It can be broken into 2 smaller paragraphs.
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
Use parenthesis when citing a web site. Please bookmark this site for help citing your sources:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/
Ask an adult for help with citing your source if you do not understand the web site.
An average length of this section is 12-14 sentences.
4. Come see me if you are struggling with the writing.
2. Come prepared for your group work. Are you on track for finishing your project by the end of January?
3. Write the 1st paragraph of your position paper. It can be broken into 2 smaller paragraphs.
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
Use parenthesis when citing a web site. Please bookmark this site for help citing your sources:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/
Ask an adult for help with citing your source if you do not understand the web site.
An average length of this section is 12-14 sentences.
4. Come see me if you are struggling with the writing.
Homework due 12/11/14
1. Continue to watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. Come prepared for the next stage of the backboard, art, flag or mini-flag project.
3. Write the topic sentence of your position paper. This will be the sentence that introduces your topic. Look in your delegate guide (in your binder) for an example.
4. Decide on the other details that will be in the first paragraph. Will they be: a UN document, a UN convention, a worldwide statistic? Will you have a quote from a UN official? Do you have enough history about your topic? What other details will you include in this paragraph? Write out these details in note form with bullet points (or type it). Seek out other web sites if you think you need more information.
5. Every time you use a web site for your position paper, copy and paste it into your source list. This will eventually be the last part of your position paper.
2. Come prepared for the next stage of the backboard, art, flag or mini-flag project.
3. Write the topic sentence of your position paper. This will be the sentence that introduces your topic. Look in your delegate guide (in your binder) for an example.
4. Decide on the other details that will be in the first paragraph. Will they be: a UN document, a UN convention, a worldwide statistic? Will you have a quote from a UN official? Do you have enough history about your topic? What other details will you include in this paragraph? Write out these details in note form with bullet points (or type it). Seek out other web sites if you think you need more information.
5. Every time you use a web site for your position paper, copy and paste it into your source list. This will eventually be the last part of your position paper.
Homework due 12/4/14
1. Record 2 news stories from BBC News.
2. Communicate with your group, and bring in what is needed to the next meeting.
3. Read about what the definition of a NGO.
http://www.ngo.org/ngoinfo/define.html
4.Try to find a NGO that is working with Cuba and your topic. If you can't find a Cuban NGO, find a NGO that is working in the Caribbean, Latin America or at least an NGO that is involved with your issue. Print out a page from their web site.
5. Watch this video so you can informed about the Fair Trade chocolate you are selling through Equal Exchange:
http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/child-slavery-and-chocolate-all-too-easy-to-find/
2. Communicate with your group, and bring in what is needed to the next meeting.
3. Read about what the definition of a NGO.
http://www.ngo.org/ngoinfo/define.html
4.Try to find a NGO that is working with Cuba and your topic. If you can't find a Cuban NGO, find a NGO that is working in the Caribbean, Latin America or at least an NGO that is involved with your issue. Print out a page from their web site.
5. Watch this video so you can informed about the Fair Trade chocolate you are selling through Equal Exchange:
http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/child-slavery-and-chocolate-all-too-easy-to-find/
Homework due 11/20/14
1. Watch the BBC and record at least 2 news stories.
2. Communicate with your group, and bring in what is needed to the next meeting.
3. Practice presenting your Powerpoint with your group. Divide up the speaking parts and check your slides for any spelling or capitalization errors.
4. Look for 2 articles that relate to your topic (try the BBC web site and the UN News Centre web site). Print them out and bring them to the meeting. Write a summary of each article.
5. Are you getting close the your EE goal? Have you been making sales every week?
2. Communicate with your group, and bring in what is needed to the next meeting.
3. Practice presenting your Powerpoint with your group. Divide up the speaking parts and check your slides for any spelling or capitalization errors.
4. Look for 2 articles that relate to your topic (try the BBC web site and the UN News Centre web site). Print them out and bring them to the meeting. Write a summary of each article.
5. Are you getting close the your EE goal? Have you been making sales every week?
Homework due 11/13/14
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and record 2 news stories.
2. Form a small group of 2-4 people. Find an international charity that is working in Central America or South America. Areas of focus: improving primary education, medical needs of children, access to clean water, orphanages, etc. Prepare one Powerpoint presenation to explain the following items:
Name of charity
What their purpose is
Where does the money go (is there overhead, or does 100% of the money raised go towards their cause)
Do they accept international donations (a Paypal link is needed)
Why you think it is worth supporting
*** You will be presenting your charity on Friday, November 21st. ***
3. Finish answering questions from your background guide.
2. Form a small group of 2-4 people. Find an international charity that is working in Central America or South America. Areas of focus: improving primary education, medical needs of children, access to clean water, orphanages, etc. Prepare one Powerpoint presenation to explain the following items:
Name of charity
What their purpose is
Where does the money go (is there overhead, or does 100% of the money raised go towards their cause)
Do they accept international donations (a Paypal link is needed)
Why you think it is worth supporting
*** You will be presenting your charity on Friday, November 21st. ***
3. Finish answering questions from your background guide.
Homework due 11/6/14
1. Watch the BBC and record at least 2 news stories.
*** Finish any homework from last week (see if UN Permanent Mission to Cuba is working)***
2. Print out the background guide for your topic and add it to your binder (Follow the links on the MMUN web site: on top tool bar, click "Confereence"-->Upper Elementary New York City-->background guides (right hand side) )
3. Read through the background guide several times. Make a list of key terms from the article.
4. Start answering the questions at the end of the guide. Use the web sites listed at the guide as a resource.
5. Make sure you have the e-mail address of your committee partner. Memorize the name of your committee, your topic and your partner's topic (see e-mail).
*** Finish any homework from last week (see if UN Permanent Mission to Cuba is working)***
2. Print out the background guide for your topic and add it to your binder (Follow the links on the MMUN web site: on top tool bar, click "Confereence"-->Upper Elementary New York City-->background guides (right hand side) )
3. Read through the background guide several times. Make a list of key terms from the article.
4. Start answering the questions at the end of the guide. Use the web sites listed at the guide as a resource.
5. Make sure you have the e-mail address of your committee partner. Memorize the name of your committee, your topic and your partner's topic (see e-mail).
Homework due 10/30/14
1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. Come prepared to work on your project. Communicate with your group and give reminders through e-mail as needed.
3. Please visit the permanent mission of Cuba to the UN:
http://www.cubadiplomatica.cu/onu/EN/Home.aspx
Click on Statements in the UN---->in the General Assembly---> 69th Session
Answer the following questions:
a. What is Cuba's response to the ebola virus? What are they doing in Africa?
b. What is Cuba doing in regards to climate change? In their opinion, what is one of their major obstacles?
c. Read the statement about nuclear disarmament. What is meant by the Peace Zone?
*** These UN documents are difficult to read. Please read through them with an adult.
2. Come prepared to work on your project. Communicate with your group and give reminders through e-mail as needed.
3. Please visit the permanent mission of Cuba to the UN:
http://www.cubadiplomatica.cu/onu/EN/Home.aspx
Click on Statements in the UN---->in the General Assembly---> 69th Session
Answer the following questions:
a. What is Cuba's response to the ebola virus? What are they doing in Africa?
b. What is Cuba doing in regards to climate change? In their opinion, what is one of their major obstacles?
c. Read the statement about nuclear disarmament. What is meant by the Peace Zone?
*** These UN documents are difficult to read. Please read through them with an adult.
Homework due 10/23/14
You have 2 weeks off from Model UN, so this homework assignment will be a long one. Break it into sections!
1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. Come prepared do work on your project. Bring supplies and communicate with your group as needed. CC all e-mails to me.
3. Complete the following research questions.
a. When did your country join the UN?
3. Read this article:
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28785420
Answer the following questions (a few questions may need research from other web sites for background information):
a. Define these words from the article. Use context or a dictionary (or both)
bastion, communism, subsidy, ideological, sever, proximity
b. Why does the author stock his suitcase with items like cleaning fluid every times he visits Havana?
c. Why does this remind him of Russsia of the past? What has changed in Russia?
d. How did the collapse of Soviet power affect Cuba?
e. Why is there no Starbucks in Cuba?
f. How do private restaurants get their supplies quicker that state run businesses?
g. What does the author mean by the word "mule?"
h. If the U.S is not trading with Cuba, why do you think there are so many American cars from the 1950s?
4. Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNVTb9oyyNM
Please watch the first and second episode of this BBC program (link to episode 2 on the right)
--Add any new information you learned about Cuba to your other research.
1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. Come prepared do work on your project. Bring supplies and communicate with your group as needed. CC all e-mails to me.
3. Complete the following research questions.
Use un.org (go to Member States--->Cuba--->UN Data)
and the CIA Fact book
a. When did your country join the UN?
b. When did country become a nation?
c. Did the UN help your country to become a nation?
d. What was the former name of this nation?
e. Is your country a large, medium or small contributor to the UN budget?
f. Is the UN involved in any way in the health issues of your country?
Use this document for this question:
http://www.un.org/press/en/2013/ga11445.doc.htm (several paragraphs down from the top)
Use this document for this question:
http://www.un.org/press/en/2013/ga11445.doc.htm (several paragraphs down from the top)
g. Who are your trading partners?
h. Which ones are considered adversaries (enemies)?
i. Which countries located near your country have had violent conflicts?
j. Have these conflicts affected your country?
k. What percentage of its expenditures is spent on education?
l. What is the school expectancy rate?
m. Where is your country in the index of most developed/least developed nations?3. Read this article:
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28785420
Answer the following questions (a few questions may need research from other web sites for background information):
a. Define these words from the article. Use context or a dictionary (or both)
bastion, communism, subsidy, ideological, sever, proximity
b. Why does the author stock his suitcase with items like cleaning fluid every times he visits Havana?
c. Why does this remind him of Russsia of the past? What has changed in Russia?
d. How did the collapse of Soviet power affect Cuba?
e. Why is there no Starbucks in Cuba?
f. How do private restaurants get their supplies quicker that state run businesses?
g. What does the author mean by the word "mule?"
h. If the U.S is not trading with Cuba, why do you think there are so many American cars from the 1950s?
4. Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNVTb9oyyNM
Please watch the first and second episode of this BBC program (link to episode 2 on the right)
--Add any new information you learned about Cuba to your other research.
Homework due 10/2/14
New and Returning Students:
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and record 2 Stories.
2.We are ready to start country research!
Here are some starting research questions:
New and Returning Students
1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. It's time to start researching the Republic of Cuba.
Take notes on these areas (no full sentences necessary, but some deserve more than a 1 word answer). Do a lot of reading-you are trying to become an
expert on your country.
For web sites, check out the cyberschoolbus site (Country at a Glance-on the left hand side),
the
CIA factbook site: www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook (this is a
great starting place) and the BBC News site (they have country info. in
addition to news stories).
1. Where is your country located? What is the capital city?
2. What are the neighboring countries? To which continent does it belong?
3. What are the physical features (mountains, rivers, nearby oceans, deserts, etc.)
4. What are some major events in your country's history? Why are they important?
5. What is the population of your country?
6. What ethnicities, religions and languages can be found in your country?
7. What are the traditional art forms?
8. What are the characteristics of your country's economy? (What does your country export?)
9. Who is the president or leader of your country?
10. What type of government does your country have? Has it had any major changes in government systems?
11. What is the traditional diet?
12. What is the climate?
13. What are typical jobs? What is the name of the currency?
14. List 3 unique features of Cuba.
14. List 3 unique features of Cuba.
Homework due 9/25/14
New and Returning Students
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and record 2 news stories.
2. Read the article about the International Day of Peace: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gaia-paradiso/war-and-peace-the-door-is_b_5690807.html?utm_hp_ref=impact&ir=Impact
Write 2 paragraphs about these ideas:
a. Why is Pope Francis encouraging the youth of today to "wake up?" What does this have to do with war and peace, and the lack of areas with conflict?
b. What does the author suggest everyone should do to make the world a better place? Why does the author believe that the Pope should attend the Social Good Summit?
**Optional**
If you have a preference for being part of the backboard, sewing or art group, you are welcome to write me an e-mail that explain which skills or qualities you have would be beneficial to the group.
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and record 2 news stories.
2. Read the article about the International Day of Peace: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gaia-paradiso/war-and-peace-the-door-is_b_5690807.html?utm_hp_ref=impact&ir=Impact
Write 2 paragraphs about these ideas:
a. Why is Pope Francis encouraging the youth of today to "wake up?" What does this have to do with war and peace, and the lack of areas with conflict?
b. What does the author suggest everyone should do to make the world a better place? Why does the author believe that the Pope should attend the Social Good Summit?
**Optional**
If you have a preference for being part of the backboard, sewing or art group, you are welcome to write me an e-mail that explain which skills or qualities you have would be beneficial to the group.
Homework due 9/18/14
New students
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute new with a parent. Record at least 2 news stories that you watched.
2. Read through these sections in your Model UN handbook: Present Day and What the UN Can and Cannot Do
3. With a highlighter or colored pencil, mark some ideas that you are think are important about the UN.4. Go to the cyberschoolbus web site (http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/)
5. Click on Millennium Development Goals of the UN (grey box). List the 8 goals and draw their symbol.
6. Using this web site as research, write a few sentences about each of these topics:
-what are MDGs
-current progress
-how are goals related to each other
-how countries can achieve goals
-special role of developed countries and goal #8
Returning students
1. Complete steps 1-4 of regular homework.
2. Re-read the information about the MDGs. Make flash cards for each
MDG-print out a symbol of each goal, paste it on one side of an index
card, and on the back write a few facts about the goal.
Homework due 9/11/14
New students
1. Bookmark this web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
2. Click on the "video" link at the top and watch the BBC 1 minute news with a parent. Watch the video clip several times.
3. After discussing what you saw with a parent, record at least 2 news stories on lined paper (or typed) in your Model UN binder.
4. Bookmark this website: http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/
5. This is the kids version of the UN web site. Click on "UN intro" on the right.
6. Read the 6 page article about the history of the UN.
7. Write 16 questions based on your reading. Make them a mix of high and low level questions.
Example of low level: What year was the UN formed? How many sections are there in the UN?
high level: Name 3 goals of the United Nations today. What were the problems of the League of Nations?
8. Use index cards for your questions: question on one side, answer on the other. Put your index cards in a rubber band or Ziploc bag.
9. Be prepared to answer other students' questions-read the article closely!
Returning Students
1. BBC
2. Go to this web site:
http://www.un.org/wcm/webdav/site/visitors/shared/documents/pdfs/Pub_United%20Nations_Everything%20U%20Always%20wanted%20to%20know.pdf
3. Open the document: Everything You Wanted to Know about the UN
4. Read the information up to pg. 14
5. Follow the same directions for the new students for creating low and high level trivia questions on Index cards.
1. Bookmark this web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
2. Click on the "video" link at the top and watch the BBC 1 minute news with a parent. Watch the video clip several times.
3. After discussing what you saw with a parent, record at least 2 news stories on lined paper (or typed) in your Model UN binder.
4. Bookmark this website: http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/
5. This is the kids version of the UN web site. Click on "UN intro" on the right.
6. Read the 6 page article about the history of the UN.
7. Write 16 questions based on your reading. Make them a mix of high and low level questions.
Example of low level: What year was the UN formed? How many sections are there in the UN?
high level: Name 3 goals of the United Nations today. What were the problems of the League of Nations?
8. Use index cards for your questions: question on one side, answer on the other. Put your index cards in a rubber band or Ziploc bag.
9. Be prepared to answer other students' questions-read the article closely!
Returning Students
1. BBC
2. Go to this web site:
http://www.un.org/wcm/webdav/site/visitors/shared/documents/pdfs/Pub_United%20Nations_Everything%20U%20Always%20wanted%20to%20know.pdf
3. Open the document: Everything You Wanted to Know about the UN
4. Read the information up to pg. 14
5. Follow the same directions for the new students for creating low and high level trivia questions on Index cards.
Homework due 4/3/14
1. Continue to practice your speech. Make sure you have a copy of it (large font) in your binder.
2. Clean out your binder. You will bring it to NY, and it only should contain your student guide, your position paper and your speech.
3. Print out packing list (from parents' e-mail). Start getting organized!
2. Clean out your binder. You will bring it to NY, and it only should contain your student guide, your position paper and your speech.
3. Print out packing list (from parents' e-mail). Start getting organized!
Homework due Tuesday, March 25, 2014
****Remember we are meeting on Tuesday after Spring Break.
1. BBC-2 news stories
2. Continue to practice your speech. By this point, you should have practiced it at least 10 times. Before you go on the trip, you should have practiced it at least 20 times.
3. Go to this section of the MMUN web site:
http://montessori-mun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MMUN2010_Resolutions_UNEP.pdf
Please read UNEP resolutions 1.1 and 1.2 (look for numbers in the right corner)
Print out these resolution. Highlight the preambulatory phrases and operative clauses (use your background guide for help). Make note of the sponsors and and signatories. Read through the solutions, and look up any terms you are not familiar with.
1. BBC-2 news stories
2. Continue to practice your speech. By this point, you should have practiced it at least 10 times. Before you go on the trip, you should have practiced it at least 20 times.
3. Go to this section of the MMUN web site:
http://montessori-mun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MMUN2010_Resolutions_UNEP.pdf
Please read UNEP resolutions 1.1 and 1.2 (look for numbers in the right corner)
Print out these resolution. Highlight the preambulatory phrases and operative clauses (use your background guide for help). Make note of the sponsors and and signatories. Read through the solutions, and look up any terms you are not familiar with.
Homework due 3/13/14
1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and record at least 2 news stories.
2. Practice your speech 5 times. Have an adult time you to see how long it is. Practice making eye contact with your audience, speaking slowly and clearly.
3. Read the background guide of your partner's topic. You will need to know some information about their topic.
4. Review the rules of protocol: see how many motions you have memorized.
2. Practice your speech 5 times. Have an adult time you to see how long it is. Practice making eye contact with your audience, speaking slowly and clearly.
3. Read the background guide of your partner's topic. You will need to know some information about their topic.
4. Review the rules of protocol: see how many motions you have memorized.
Homework due 3/6/14
1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2.. Write your speech from your position paper. Use a larger font (at least 18 pt. font). Have an adult time you to see how long it is. It should be between 1 1/2 minutes-2 1/2 minutes long.
3. Finish writing your section of the refugee position paper with your group. Make sure you have combined your sentences into one paragraph, and are ready to hand that in next week.
4. Go the MMUN web site (http://montessori-mun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Matrix_UE-2014_upd.pdf)
Find your committee along the top row. Write down 10 other nations besides Israel that are participating in your group. Try to group them either by continent or by developing/developed countries.
2.. Write your speech from your position paper. Use a larger font (at least 18 pt. font). Have an adult time you to see how long it is. It should be between 1 1/2 minutes-2 1/2 minutes long.
3. Finish writing your section of the refugee position paper with your group. Make sure you have combined your sentences into one paragraph, and are ready to hand that in next week.
4. Go the MMUN web site (http://montessori-mun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Matrix_UE-2014_upd.pdf)
Find your committee along the top row. Write down 10 other nations besides Israel that are participating in your group. Try to group them either by continent or by developing/developed countries.
Homework due 2/27/14
1. Your paper is due this week.
Please submit it in the following format:
proper heading (check with samples in student guide)
no spelling or punctuation errors
all web sites cited in parentheses
source list at end of paper
****** Have an adult look closely at your paper before you decide it is really the final draft*******
2. Send it as an Word attachment (not Google Docs, not in an e-mail). I will reply to your e-mail to let you know that I received it.
3. After your paper is done, celebrate and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
4. Then watch the BBC and record news stories.
4. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/conflictzone/cz-pt1-uneasy-coexistence/
Please watch this video and be prepared to discuss it.
Please submit it in the following format:
proper heading (check with samples in student guide)
no spelling or punctuation errors
all web sites cited in parentheses
source list at end of paper
****** Have an adult look closely at your paper before you decide it is really the final draft*******
2. Send it as an Word attachment (not Google Docs, not in an e-mail). I will reply to your e-mail to let you know that I received it.
3. After your paper is done, celebrate and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
4. Then watch the BBC and record news stories.
4. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/conflictzone/cz-pt1-uneasy-coexistence/
Please watch this video and be prepared to discuss it.
Homework due 2/13/14
1. Work hard on section three. Write about the solutions and be specific. You are almost done with your positon paper!
Look at the list of operative clauses in your student handbook. Make sure you have several of these in this section.
2. Your solutions listed in section 3 are not your ideas, but rather the ideas of the delegation of Israel. Look for what is happening now in Israel, and you can talk about continuing their progress. Look for quotes and programs. No matter what, Israel will want a solution to any UN related issue. Ask for help if you don't see how to write this section.
3. All projects are due by next meeting. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Look at the list of operative clauses in your student handbook. Make sure you have several of these in this section.
2. Your solutions listed in section 3 are not your ideas, but rather the ideas of the delegation of Israel. Look for what is happening now in Israel, and you can talk about continuing their progress. Look for quotes and programs. No matter what, Israel will want a solution to any UN related issue. Ask for help if you don't see how to write this section.
3. All projects are due by next meeting. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Homework due 2/6/14
1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news
2. Write the topic sentence for your 3rd section. Write an outline for the rest of the section.
3. Look at the other position paper examples for ideas of how this section will sound. Remember, you will use phrases like:
The delegation of the State of Israel strongly supports . . .
The State of Israel is committed to improving . . .
4. Make any changes to your 1st or 2nd section if you have not already.
2. Write the topic sentence for your 3rd section. Write an outline for the rest of the section.
3. Look at the other position paper examples for ideas of how this section will sound. Remember, you will use phrases like:
The delegation of the State of Israel strongly supports . . .
The State of Israel is committed to improving . . .
4. Make any changes to your 1st or 2nd section if you have not already.
Homework due 1/30/14
1. Finish the second section. Make all edits I have asked for. Make sure you have in-text citations, statistics, references to resolutions, conventions, other special meetings, NGOs, etc. All of this is the necessary background information when you discuss Israel.
2. Collect ticket money. Double check the personal checks (are they made out to Khalsa Montessori?).
Make sure you have gotten at least 1 gift certificate. Go for another if you already have one.
3. Meet with your group as needed to finish the backboard, art project or flag.
2. Collect ticket money. Double check the personal checks (are they made out to Khalsa Montessori?).
Make sure you have gotten at least 1 gift certificate. Go for another if you already have one.
3. Meet with your group as needed to finish the backboard, art project or flag.
Homework due 1/23/14
1. Read or watch news stories about Israel on the BBC.
2. Discuss with your parents which businesses you will solicit gift cards or gift certificates from for the Model UN dinner raffle. Make a plan about when you will visit the business.
3. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/resguide/r68_en.shtml
Try to find a GA resolution that fits your topic. Read the document, and record the resolution number. (ex: A/RES/68/266)
Bookmark this document.4. Start writing the second section of your paper (get at least halfway done). Use your outline for the order of your sentences. Remember, you will probably need at least 2 paragraphs for this section. Don't forget to cite your sources with parentheses.
2. Discuss with your parents which businesses you will solicit gift cards or gift certificates from for the Model UN dinner raffle. Make a plan about when you will visit the business.
3. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/resguide/r68_en.shtml
Try to find a GA resolution that fits your topic. Read the document, and record the resolution number. (ex: A/RES/68/266)
Bookmark this document.4. Start writing the second section of your paper (get at least halfway done). Use your outline for the order of your sentences. Remember, you will probably need at least 2 paragraphs for this section. Don't forget to cite your sources with parentheses.
Homework due 1/16/14
1. Keep watching the 1 minute news on the BBC web site.
2. Decide which business you will visit to solicit a gift card or certificate for our dinner raffle. Discuss a date when to visit with a parent. Also discuss selling your tickets-who will be your invited guests?
3. Outline the second section of your paper. This section should include:
How is Israel doing in terms of your topic?
What is Israel's relationship to this topic?
How does Israel compare to its surrounding countries?
What types of improvements does Israel need to make (if any)?
Have they made improvements over the last decade?
**Look for statistics and documents to support your ideas.
4. Submit an outline of this section to me by Thurs. or print it out for Thursday's meeting. You can e-mail it earlier if you would like to see if you are on the right track. Don't forget to bookmark your web sites.
2. Decide which business you will visit to solicit a gift card or certificate for our dinner raffle. Discuss a date when to visit with a parent. Also discuss selling your tickets-who will be your invited guests?
3. Outline the second section of your paper. This section should include:
How is Israel doing in terms of your topic?
What is Israel's relationship to this topic?
How does Israel compare to its surrounding countries?
What types of improvements does Israel need to make (if any)?
Have they made improvements over the last decade?
**Look for statistics and documents to support your ideas.
4. Submit an outline of this section to me by Thurs. or print it out for Thursday's meeting. You can e-mail it earlier if you would like to see if you are on the right track. Don't forget to bookmark your web sites.
