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2007 Topics: Refugees and Global Warming Archives

Summary of Program Activities

Activity 1: "A World of Cultures" Conference. Site: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Students are introduced to "a world of cultures" through collaborative presentations done by Council and Art Museum Education Departments in a large-group setting followed by small-group guided tours.

Activity 2: The United Nations and You: An In-School Study Tour. The Model U.N. Handbook
with Teacher's Guide and the Country/Culture Profile activity sheets are distributed to schools shortly after they register for the program. These teacher-guided activities about the U.N. and the cultures of its member nations are an integral part of student preparation for Model U.N.

Activity 3: The Prep Conference.
This activity involves a field trip to Drexel University where students will learn from expert speakers about the topics they will debate at the Model U.N. Conference. Lessons on public speaking and resolution writing are also part of this day's program.

Activity 4: Resolutions — Research and Writing for the Model UN.
Lessons that develop skills for successful participation.

Activity 5: The Model United Nations Conference.
Students will return to Drexel University for a full-day simulation of the U.N. General Assembly. There, they will role-play as diplomats, participate in debates, and vote on resolutions.

2007 Junior Model UN Preparatory Conference Archives

• Student Diplomat Overview
• List of Participating Schools
• School Assignments: Countries, Art Museum, Prep Conference, JMUN:
  • Drexel A
  • Drexel B
• Country and Culture Profile Activity (for students)
• Country and Culture Profile Activity (for teachers)
• For Teachers — Helpful Information

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