Khalsa Montessori's Model UN

Homework Due 2/3/11

Returning and New Students:

1. Turn in your ticket money by Monday!

2. Watch the BBC and listen for news about what is happening in Egypt.

3. Go forward with your paper:

-follow the suggestions/editing comments I gave you

-re-write your 1st paragraph

-start or continue writing your second paragraph

-do the intensive research that your 2nd paragraph deserves

4. Try to get me what you have done before Thurs. if you finish early.

Homework Due 1/27/11

New Students:

1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news with an adult and record 2 news stories. Listen for updates about Tunisia or Sudan.

2. Start writing the 1st paragraph of your position paper. Read over the sample paper in your handbook (pg. 18) and the guidelines for writing the paper. Notice the format they use at the beginning. Come see me for help before Wednesday if you are not sure what to do.

3. Continue working on your backboard and plan your out-of school meeting.

4.Plan out your presentation if you are presenting next week.

Returning Students:

1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news with an adult and record 2 news stories. Listen for updates about Tunisia or Sudan.

2. Re-write your first paragraph of your position paper based on the changes I suggest. Please e-mail it to me asap if I haven't seen it.

3. Start planning out your 2nd paragraph. You will need UN documents (resolutions, agreeements, etc.) that support your position. Come talk to me before Wednesday if you are not sure what you are looking for.

4. Plan our your presentation if you are presenting next week.

Homework Due 1/20/11

Returning students:

1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and look for any news related to the Sudan election.

2. Finish reading your articles (or re-read them) and prepare for your presentation if you have not already.

3. Remember, research is like a scavenger hunt, so pick a key term from one of your articles as a "clue" and look for more information about it on the Internet.

4. Complete the next step of your backboard or project.

5. Re-read the pages related to the position paper in your handbook. Start drafting the first paragraph of your paper.

6. Visit a business to solicit a donated gift certificate. Bring your business letter.

New students:

1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News and look for any news related to the Sudan election.
2. Finish reading your articles (or re-read them) and prepare for your presentation if you have not already.
3. Remember, research is like a scavenger hunt, so pick a key term from one of your articles as a "clue" and look for more information about it on the Internet.
4. Find the section in your handbook about writing the position paper. Notice that it has 3 parts. Read through the example. We will discuss it at the next class.
5. Visit a business to solicit a donated gift certificate. Bring your business letter.

Homework Due 1/13/11

Hi students,

1. Continue to watch the BBC, and write down 2 new stories. Pay attention to what is happening in the Ivory Coast.

2. Make a list of who you will sell your tickets to. Think of a business that you can approach to ask for a donated gift certificate.

3. Read all of your articles. Ask yourself: what is this about? Do I get it? Do I need to read it with a parent? Underline or highlight new information. Look up terms you don't understand.

4. Prepare a short presentation about your topic based on 1 or more of the articles you read. In your presentation, explain the following:

-what is your topic about

-what are the challenges

-how does it relate to Tanzania

-what are some success stories

5. Make note cards with your presentation notes on them.

6. Continue to organize and/or work on your backboard or accessory.

Model UN Homework Due 1/6/11

1. Watch the BBC one minute news summary and record at least 2 news topics.

2. On the BBC site, click on Africa and read one article from this section. Write a 3-4 sentence summary of the article.

3. Continue to carefully read through the guide (multiple readings) and answer as many questions as you can from background guide. Use all the web sites and videos that are listed for you.

4. Communicate with your group, do work and/or meet over break to keep up with your project or backboard. Everything will be due by mid January.

Have a great vacation!

Homework due 12/16/10

All students:
1. Continue to watch the BBC and record your 2 news stories. We won't always have time to discuss all the news topics, but staying aware of current events helps you do well in Model UN in many different ways.
2. Come prepared to do the next stage of your project or backboard. Call or e-mail your group members to make reminders of what needs to get done at home.
3. Go to the MMUN web site, click on background guides (left side) and download your guide (print it out please). Read through the guide, and highlight or take notes about your committee topic. Be prepared to answer questions about the information you read. Complete at least half of the questions at the end of your committee topic. Use the suggested web sites and your own personal research for help.

** You will have homework over the break.

Homework due 12/2/10

New and Returning Students:

Backboard Group:

1. Watch the BBC 1 Minute News, and write down at least 2 news stories. Watch the broadcast with an adult so you can ask questions and discuss what you are seeing.

2. Gather what you need for your backboard. You wlll need maps, colored copies,photos from National Geographic, and any other pictures to put on your backboard.

3. Please watch this video about Tanzanite, a precious gem only found in Tanzania:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geQrt1LDvu8&feature=channel

4. Then read this article: http://www.fairjewelry.org/archives/3678

Write a 5-6 sentence summary about it. Include the following information:

Why does Tanzania want to cut its own stones?

How will this help Tanzania?

What is fair trade jewelry?

5. Do you think Tanzanite is sold in Tucson? How could you find out?

6. Malaria is a major health problem in many African countries. Read these two articles about Zanzibar and Malaria:

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/tanzania_26396.html

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/tanzania_53431.html

Write a short paragraph answering these questions:

Why has Zanzibar been successful in reducing malaria? Why do some people in Zanzibar think the voucher program is better than giving away the the bed nets?

7. http://www.nothingbutnets.net/nets-save-lives/about-bed-nets.html

Read about what bed nets are, and what the NGO Nothing But Nets is trying to do. Why is it better if the benders are produced in Africa rather than Europe?

Backboard Accessory Group