Homework due 11/7/13

1. Record at least 2 news stories from the BBC.

2. (Make sure you have checked your e-mail first before doing this step). Go to the MMUN web site (http://www.montessori-mun.org/).  Click on Conferences---->NYC Upper Elementary Conference--->Background Guide (left side).  Find your committee topic and download the background guide.  Print it out.  Read through the information several times.  Write 20 bullet points about your topic (address the 5 Ws:  what is the issue, how is it being solved, where is this a problem, etc.)  Be prepared to discuss your information with me.
3. Visit the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations:
http://embassies.gov.il/un/Pages/default.aspx
a. Read the remarks made by Ambassador ----- to the General Assembly regarding electing Iran to the Security Council
b. Click on Statements---->General Assembly
c. Make a concept map that shows issues that Israel is involved.  Your main topic (the center could be Israel and World Issues) and the surrounding areas should include some of their focuses.  Remember a concept map includes notes and images.  Images can be drawn or printed.  Some of you may know how to make a concept map using a computer.

4.Come prepared to work on your backboard or flag.  Traditional arts group, please remember to bring in images of traditional art so you can pick a project.

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