Hello,
I sent home a letter today concerning our Model UN project. We were doing this as an in-class project, but due to our internet permissions being changed, this has gotten more difficult. As such, I am turning this project into more of a take home project. Please find a copy of the letter that I sent home below:
Dear Upper Elementary Parents,
Our classroom has been working on a wonderful project connected to the United Nations called Montessori Model United Nations. This being our first year in creation, students’ projects have been somewhat simplified and very focused.
Before Spring Break, students were asked to research their assigned country, and they are now being asked to research a particular United Nations topic focus. This year’s topics are: Clean Water for All; Ending Racism; Climate Change: Protecting and Developing Energy Resources; and Biodiversity Preservation. Each student chose a topic and a country. You can find this information on this page, along with some questions needing response. (See below)
I have made the computers and books in my classroom available as much as possible for students to perform the necessary research. We now have run into a difficulty and need your help.
Due to a variety of reasons, the server at MMA (and thus the internet permissions) is being heavily refiltered to ensure the greater safety of our students’ internet access. As we go through the transition, students do not currently have the ability to freely use the internet to continue their research.
Therefore, we are asking that you would allow and assist your student in completing the research and writing their position paper. The paper should be a titled, double-spaced, bulleted notes page on the topic chosen.
Due: May 6th, Morning. Date of school wide MUN event: May 15th
Please email any questions you have concerning this project! Thank you
HEADING:
Committee: [Your Committee Title]
Topic: [Your Topic]
Country: [Your Country]
School: [Your School]
Topic Background
What is the definition of the topic? Where does the topic take place? Who is involved? How many people does it affect? Where, and in what ways? Why is this topic important?
History of this Topic in your Country
How has this topic impacted your country? What has your country tried to do about this topic? What types of policies would your country want the UN to adopt (or not adopt) on this topic?
Possible Solutions
What specific plans would your country like the UN to undertake to address this issue? What specific plans would your country like Members States to undertake in their own countries? Why would your ideas work? Give specific plans.