Thursday, April 29, 2021

South and Southeast Asia Article Summaries and Analysis

Directions: Summarize and analyze 3 articles.  1 needs to be about South Asia, 1 needs to be from Southeast Asia and 1 can be from anywhere around the world.  NOT USA!  This is World Regions 11.  Upload to google classroom or complete on paper and hand in physcially.  I like bbc.com for world news. Plagiarism receives a score of zero!   If you don't know what region a country is in, look on the old map quiz study posts or ask!

Summarize- Show you know!  You should have at least 2 sentences explaining what the article is about in your own words (paraphrase).

Analyze- This means to "examine methodically".  Why is it important?  Or why are you interested in it?  If you would rather evaluate, explain why something is good or bad.  Evaluating is just as good as analyzing.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Studying for the South and Southeast Asia Test (4/15)

The South and Southeast Asia Test is Thursday, April 15.  Remember, all tests in WRC 11 CP are 100% notes and discussion based.  Anything from the book or online was covered in class too.  The class will review in class Wednesday, 4/14, but study, study and more studying.  The multiple choice and open response questions are based on the class essential questions.  Open response questions must specifically and correctly answer the question with a relevant example in your own words!


  1. What impact has Geography had on the development of South and Southeast Asia?
  2. How has Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology affected South and Southeast Asia?
  3. What role has Imperialism played in shaping South and Southeast Asia and cultures therein?
  4. How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting South and Southeast Asia?
  5. How have Governments formed and evolved over time in
  6. South and Southeast Asia?
  7. What are the important and ongoing Issues in
  8. South and Southeast Asia?
  9. How has Innovation/Technology changed
  10. South and Southeast Asia and cultures within the region?
  11. How have Interactions between civilizations impacted South and Southeast Asia?
  12. How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted South and Southeast Asia?

Independence and South and SE Asia’s progression after WWII (205-216)

This lesson connects to course Essential Questions:
Essential Question #5- How have Governments formed and evolved over time in South and Southeast Asia?
Essential Question #6- What are the important and ongoing Issues in South and Southeast Asia?
Essential Question #8- How have Interactions between civilizations impacted South and Southeast Asia?
Essential Question #9- How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted South and Southeast Asia?

"Wacky Indian Video of the day": Kumba Mela

Talk about Vietnam movies:

Full Metal Jacket
We Were Soldiers
Born on the Fourth of July
Apocalypse Now
Others?

Balderdash:

Indira Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi

Notes:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jawaharlal Nehru
non-violence
non-alignment
"Third World Country"
Democratic Socialism
1947- 2 state solution (partition)


1947- Migration
India
West Pakistan
East Pakistan, Bangladesh 1971
Indira Gandhi
Sikh separatists
Rajiv Gandhi
Tamil Tigers of Eelam
population growth
Top 10 populations in world
Religions of the world pie chart
Caste system
Arranged marriage
Cottage Industries
Outsourcing
"Brain Drain"

Crimson watches Film clip- 1947- Indian Independence and Gandhi's assassination

Monday, April 12, 2021

Path toward Independence

This lesson connects to course Essential Question #4- How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting South and Southeast Asia?

"Wacky Indian Video of the day": Mallakhamb

Lecture and discussion:

Reflect upon last week:

  • Why was Great Britain able to dominate India?
  • What else did we learn last week?

Nationalism= Extreme loyalty in ones nation
Reasons for growing nationalism:

  • Segregation
  • Educated Indians learned of nationalism, democracy, self-determination, etc.
  • Indian leaders gained power
    • Indian National Congress
    • Muslim League
    • other groups
Mohandas Gandhi
Mahatma
Civil Disobedience
March to the Sea
Amritsar Massacre
Women's rights
Ending of Caste system
Fasting
Peace between Hindus and Muslims?
Independence of India
Gandhi's assassination
Nehru

Cream watches Film clip- 1947- Indian Independence and Gandhi's assassination

Thursday, April 8, 2021

GB in India and colonialism in Southeast Asia

Student Learning Objective- Students will be able to summarize centuries of imperialism in South and Southeast Asia.

This lesson connects to Essential Question #3- What role has Imperialism played in shaping the South Asia and Southeast Asia and cultures therein?

"Wacky Indian Video of the Day"- Benny Lava

Notes:

Mogul Empire
British East India Company control of India (1600-1858)
7 Years War
Sepoy Mutiny
Great Britain control of India (1858-1947)
Reasons for British success:

  • "Divide and conquer"
  • Religious conflicts between Hindus and Muslims
  • Advanced technology
Imperialist policy of GB in India
  • Railroads to transport resources, troops, workers
  • Irrigation- cotton production went up and led to success of British textile mills
  • education
  • modern medicine
  • Indians used in army and government- "Divide and rule"
Map pg 267
_________________? Indonesia
_________________? Burma/Myanmar, Malaysia
_________________? Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos (IndoChina)
_________________? Papua New Guinea
_________________? East Timor
_________________? Philippines




Monday, April 5, 2021

F block South and Southeast Asia Group Work- Do 4/5 after intro

These questions connect to the World Regions 11 Essential Questions
  1. What impact has Geography had on the development of South and Southeast Asia?
  2. How has Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology affected
  3. South and Southeast Asia?
  4. What role has Imperialism played in shaping South and Southeast Asia and cultures therein?
  5. How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting South and Southeast Asia?
  6. How have Governments formed and evolved over time in
  7. South and Southeast Asia?
  8. What are the important and ongoing Issues in
  9. South and Southeast Asia?
  10. How has Innovation/Technology changed
  11. South and Southeast Asia and cultures within the region?
  12. How have Interactions between civilizations impacted South and Southeast Asia?
  13. How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted South and Southeast Asia?

World Regions and Cultures 11- South and Southeast Asia Group Work
Group 1- The Shape of the Land (pages 161-164)- Bolcome, Connolly, Graffeo
Directions: Group 1 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What 2 mountain ranges separate South Asia from the rest of Asia?
  2. India or South Asia is called a _________________ because it is not a continent, it is a part of Asia, but it is separated from all other places by mountains and bodies of water.
  3. South Asia also includes _________________, _________________, _________________, _________________ and _________________
  4. What plain is South of the Hindu-Kush and Himalayas?
  5. What are the important rivers of India?
  6. The _________________ Plateau is south of the Indus-Ganges Plain
  7. The _________________ are the low-lying mountain ranges on the Eastern and Western Coast of India.  They are typically called “hill ranges”, not even mountain ranges.
  8. Discussion question- Why do you think India has such a large population?





Group 2- Climate and Resources (pages 165-170)- Piraino, Verga
Directions: Group 2 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. _________________ is a seasonal wind that dominates the climate of South Asia.
  2. Monsoon means _________________ in Arabic.
  3. Discussion question- What do people think Monsoon means?
  4. _________________ is one of the most densely population nations in the world.  India is the 2nd most populated country in the world, Pakistan is 6th and this country is 8th.  Most people do not realize that.
  5. Most of Bangladesh’s population is in the _________________  in between the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers
  6. _________________ is one of India’s major export crops and it grows best in a warm climate with plentiful rainfall.  Not all areas have a climate like that.  Some areas do not get as much rain from the monsoons, so climates and vegetation vary very much.
  7. Most of South Asia has a _________________ climate
  8. India has many resources and that is part of the reason why India and Pakistan have _________________ power today even though the UN says they should not.
  9. There are many different religious groups in South Asia.  They are Muslims, _________________, Christians, _________________ and Buddhists.
  10. Even a small country like Nepal has many languages spoken.  India has 15 official languages and over 700 dialects spoken!  The most commonly spoken language is _________________ though

Group 3- Early Civilizations of India (pages 170-174)- Ulrich, Palazola, Scuderi
Directions: Group 3 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What are the most important attributes of the Indus Valley Civilization?



  1. What were the Aryans like?
  2. Where did they come from?
  3. What effect did they have on South Asia?
  4. Discussion Question- Where in history have you heard the word Aryan before?
  5. What was the Aryan language called?
  6. Historians know that Hinduism came from Aryan religious beliefs because they believed in polytheism.  What does polytheism mean?
  7. The Aryans divided people into 4 social _________________
  8. This led to the more rigid _________________ system which is still very strong in India today even though it is illegal
Group 4- Religious Traditions (pages 177-182)- Stasio, Qunice, Silva
Directions: Group 4 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. Hindus worship hundreds of gods.  Each god is part of a supreme force called _________________.
  2. Out of the hundreds of gods there are 3 main gods.  Brahma is the creator, _________________ is the preserver and Siva is the destroyer.
  3. Hindus believe that all things in nature are part of the same universal soul so they stress the idea of _________________.  That is why many Hindus are vegetarian and the Cow is sacred to them.
  4. Hindus do not believe that people go to heaven or hell when they die.  They believe in _________________ which means their soul is reborn in a similar or different form
  5. _________________ is their belief that everything they do will affect them.  Good deeds should help their lives and soul and bad deeds will come back to haunt them.  It is like the concept of “what goes around, comes around.”
  6. _________________ is the rules or duties and obligations that each Hindu must follow.  A person’s caste affects their Dharma, which affects their Karma, which affects their reincarnation!
  7. Discussion question- What is your opinion of Hindu beliefs?
  8. What is Siddhartha Gautama known as?
  9. The Buddha taught the 4 noble truths: suffering is universal, the cause of suffering is desire, the only way to end suffering is to crush desire and the way to end desire is to follow the “Noble Eightfold Path”.  Many Buddhists do not drink, use drugs or have sex because of this.  If they give up desire, they can reach _________________, which is a release from reincarnation.  They also believe in Karma.
  10. Discussion question- What is your opinion of Buddhist beliefs?
Group 5- Powerful Empires (pages 183-188)- 
Directions: Group 5 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What does dynasty mean?
  2. How long did the Maurya dynasty rule for?
  3. What empire lasted from 320 AD-535 AD?
  4. Around 1200 where did Muslim rulers set up at capital?
  5. What is a Muslim “sultan”?
  6. Who attacked and destroyed Delhi?
  7. In 1526, Mongols invaded again.  They founded what empire?
  8. Why do Hindus and Muslims traditionally not get along?
    1. Muslims believed in monotheism and Hindus believe in polytheism
    2. Muslims believe everyone is equal and Hindus believe in the ___________________ system
    3. Muslims ate cattle and Hindus believed they were sacred
    4. Muslims believe in afterlife and Hindus believe in reincarnation
    5. Differences led to fighting and fighting has led to bad blood
  9. Discussion Question- What do you think of when you think of India (buildings)?
  10. Shah Jahan hired architects to build the ___________________ as a monument to his wife.  It took 20,000 artisans and 22 years to complete!


Group 6- Patterns of Life (pages 189-193)- 
Directions: Group 5 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What is decided by caste?
  2. What is the lowest caste called?
  3. What jobs do untouchables have?
  4. The family is very ___________________
  5. Often, families ___________________ marriages for children at an early age
  6. Women were supposed to live in ___________________ or seclusion
  7. As the caste rules hardened, widows were forbidden to remarry.  It became common for women to throw themselves on the fire at their husband’s funeral
  8. Discussion Question- What do you think of the caste system, arranged marriage and Hindu rules toward women?










Group 7- The shape of the Land (SE Asia) - Pages 249-252- 
Directions: Group 7 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What are the 5 countries of mainland Southeast Asia?
  2. What is the other name for Myanmar?
  3. What are the 5 major independent island nations of Southeast Asia?
  4. What is an island chain called?
  5. Most of SE Asia has a ________________ climate
  6. Metals such as tin, nickel and ________________ are found here
  7. One third of the world’s ________________ is grown in the river deltas here
  8. Discussion question- What role does rice have in our diet, economy, etc.?



Group 8-Early Traditions (SE Asia) - Pages 253-257- 
Directions: Group 8 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. Civilizations formed in ________________ valleys just like everywhere else in the world
  2. Most of Southeast Asia remained independent, but ________________ did conquer parts before and after the Europeans.
  3. ________________ built the kingdom of Pagan along the Irrawaddy River
  4. The ________________ kingdom controlled the Mekong River delta in what is Cambodia today
  5. What religion is most prevalent throughout this religion?
  6. What country has two parts- one on the tip of the Malay Peninsula and one on the Northern part of the island of Borneo?
  7. What tiny country is also in the very northern part of Borneo?
  8. What country is an island city that is at the tip of the Malay Peninsula?
  9. The people of Thailand have their roots because of what ancient kingdom?

Group 9- Patterns of Life (SE Asia) – Pages 258-262- 
Directions: Group 9 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.


  1. ________________ Buddhism took root in MyanmarThailandLaosCambodia.
  2. ________________ Buddhists believe that ordinary people and monks can achieve enlightenment.
  3. Both sects of Buddhists believe that men and women can reach ________________
  4. ________________ is the most populated Muslim country in the world and it is nowhere near the Middle East
  5. Christianity was brought to the ________________ by the Spanish and Americans
  6. What do you think of when you think of Southeast Asia?

G block South and Southeast Asia Group Work- Do 4/5 after intro

These questions connect to the World Regions 11 Essential Questions
  1. What impact has Geography had on the development of South and Southeast Asia?
  2. How has Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology affected
  3. South and Southeast Asia?
  4. What role has Imperialism played in shaping South and Southeast Asia and cultures therein?
  5. How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting South and Southeast Asia?
  6. How have Governments formed and evolved over time in
  7. South and Southeast Asia?
  8. What are the important and ongoing Issues in
  9. South and Southeast Asia?
  10. How has Innovation/Technology changed
  11. South and Southeast Asia and cultures within the region?
  12. How have Interactions between civilizations impacted South and Southeast Asia?
  13. How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted South and Southeast Asia?

World Regions and Cultures 11- South and Southeast Asia Group Work
Group 1- The Shape of the Land (pages 161-164)- Costanzo, Macchi, Barbs
Directions: Group 1 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What 2 mountain ranges separate South Asia from the rest of Asia?
  2. India or South Asia is called a _________________ because it is not a continent, it is a part of Asia, but it is separated from all other places by mountains and bodies of water.
  3. South Asia also includes _________________, _________________, _________________, _________________ and _________________
  4. What plain is South of the Hindu-Kush and Himalayas?
  5. What are the important rivers of India?
  6. The _________________ Plateau is south of the Indus-Ganges Plain
  7. The _________________ are the low-lying mountain ranges on the Eastern and Western Coast of India.  They are typically called “hill ranges”, not even mountain ranges.
  8. Discussion question- Why do you think India has such a large population?





Group 2- Climate and Resources (pages 165-170)- Gillis, Battle, Benway
Directions: Group 2 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. _________________ is a seasonal wind that dominates the climate of South Asia.
  2. Monsoon means _________________ in Arabic.
  3. Discussion question- What do people think Monsoon means?
  4. _________________ is one of the most densely population nations in the world.  India is the 2nd most populated country in the world, Pakistan is 6th and this country is 8th.  Most people do not realize that.
  5. Most of Bangladesh’s population is in the _________________  in between the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers
  6. _________________ is one of India’s major export crops and it grows best in a warm climate with plentiful rainfall.  Not all areas have a climate like that.  Some areas do not get as much rain from the monsoons, so climates and vegetation vary very much.
  7. Most of South Asia has a _________________ climate
  8. India has many resources and that is part of the reason why India and Pakistan have _________________ power today even though the UN says they should not.
  9. There are many different religious groups in South Asia.  They are Muslims, _________________, Christians, _________________ and Buddhists.
  10. Even a small country like Nepal has many languages spoken.  India has 15 official languages and over 700 dialects spoken!  The most commonly spoken language is _________________ though

Group 3- Early Civilizations of India (pages 170-174)- Smith, Olsen, Moore
Directions: Group 3 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What are the most important attributes of the Indus Valley Civilization?



  1. What were the Aryans like?
  2. Where did they come from?
  3. What effect did they have on South Asia?
  4. Discussion Question- Where in history have you heard the word Aryan before?
  5. What was the Aryan language called?
  6. Historians know that Hinduism came from Aryan religious beliefs because they believed in polytheism.  What does polytheism mean?
  7. The Aryans divided people into 4 social _________________
  8. This led to the more rigid _________________ system which is still very strong in India today even though it is illegal
Group 4- Religious Traditions (pages 177-182)- Joseph, Haily Shea, Lidia Q
Directions: Group 4 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. Hindus worship hundreds of gods.  Each god is part of a supreme force called _________________.
  2. Out of the hundreds of gods there are 3 main gods.  Brahma is the creator, _________________ is the preserver and Siva is the destroyer.
  3. Hindus believe that all things in nature are part of the same universal soul so they stress the idea of _________________.  That is why many Hindus are vegetarian and the Cow is sacred to them.
  4. Hindus do not believe that people go to heaven or hell when they die.  They believe in _________________ which means their soul is reborn in a similar or different form
  5. _________________ is their belief that everything they do will affect them.  Good deeds should help their lives and soul and bad deeds will come back to haunt them.  It is like the concept of “what goes around, comes around.”
  6. _________________ is the rules or duties and obligations that each Hindu must follow.  A person’s caste affects their Dharma, which affects their Karma, which affects their reincarnation!
  7. Discussion question- What is your opinion of Hindu beliefs?
  8. What is Siddhartha Gautama known as?
  9. The Buddha taught the 4 noble truths: suffering is universal, the cause of suffering is desire, the only way to end suffering is to crush desire and the way to end desire is to follow the “Noble Eightfold Path”.  Many Buddhists do not drink, use drugs or have sex because of this.  If they give up desire, they can reach _________________, which is a release from reincarnation.  They also believe in Karma.
  10. Discussion question- What is your opinion of Buddhist beliefs?
Group 5- Powerful Empires (pages 183-188)- Emily Shea, Machant, Rose
Directions: Group 5 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What does dynasty mean?
  2. How long did the Maurya dynasty rule for?
  3. What empire lasted from 320 AD-535 AD?
  4. Around 1200 where did Muslim rulers set up at capital?
  5. What is a Muslim “sultan”?
  6. Who attacked and destroyed Delhi?
  7. In 1526, Mongols invaded again.  They founded what empire?
  8. Why do Hindus and Muslims traditionally not get along?
    1. Muslims believed in monotheism and Hindus believe in polytheism
    2. Muslims believe everyone is equal and Hindus believe in the ___________________ system
    3. Muslims ate cattle and Hindus believed they were sacred
    4. Muslims believe in afterlife and Hindus believe in reincarnation
    5. Differences led to fighting and fighting has led to bad blood
  9. Discussion Question- What do you think of when you think of India (buildings)?
  10. Shah Jahan hired architects to build the ___________________ as a monument to his wife.  It took 20,000 artisans and 22 years to complete!


Group 6- Patterns of Life (pages 189-193)- 
Directions: Group 5 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What is decided by caste?
  2. What is the lowest caste called?
  3. What jobs do untouchables have?
  4. The family is very ___________________
  5. Often, families ___________________ marriages for children at an early age
  6. Women were supposed to live in ___________________ or seclusion
  7. As the caste rules hardened, widows were forbidden to remarry.  It became common for women to throw themselves on the fire at their husband’s funeral
  8. Discussion Question- What do you think of the caste system, arranged marriage and Hindu rules toward women?










Group 7- The shape of the Land (SE Asia) - Pages 249-252- 
Directions: Group 7 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. What are the 5 countries of mainland Southeast Asia?
  2. What is the other name for Myanmar?
  3. What are the 5 major independent island nations of Southeast Asia?
  4. What is an island chain called?
  5. Most of SE Asia has a ________________ climate
  6. Metals such as tin, nickel and ________________ are found here
  7. One third of the world’s ________________ is grown in the river deltas here
  8. Discussion question- What role does rice have in our diet, economy, etc.?



Group 8-Early Traditions (SE Asia) - Pages 253-257- 
Directions: Group 8 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.
  1. Civilizations formed in ________________ valleys just like everywhere else in the world
  2. Most of Southeast Asia remained independent, but ________________ did conquer parts before and after the Europeans.
  3. ________________ built the kingdom of Pagan along the Irrawaddy River
  4. The ________________ kingdom controlled the Mekong River delta in what is Cambodia today
  5. What religion is most prevalent throughout this religion?
  6. What country has two parts- one on the tip of the Malay Peninsula and one on the Northern part of the island of Borneo?
  7. What tiny country is also in the very northern part of Borneo?
  8. What country is an island city that is at the tip of the Malay Peninsula?
  9. The people of Thailand have their roots because of what ancient kingdom?

Group 9- Patterns of Life (SE Asia) – Pages 258-262- 
Directions: Group 9 must answer all of these questions.  The rest of the groups must record their answers when discussed in class at a later date.

  1. ________________ Buddhism took root in MyanmarThailandLaosCambodia.
  2. ________________ Buddhists believe that ordinary people and monks can achieve enlightenment.
  3. Both sects of Buddhists believe that men and women can reach ________________
  4. ________________ is the most populated Muslim country in the world and it is nowhere near the Middle East
  5. Christianity was brought to the ________________ by the Spanish and Americans
  6. What do you think of when you think of Southeast Asia?

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Israel-Palestine UN Meeting 2021

Student Learning Objective- Students will analyze (examine methodically) what the UN does and they will emulate a UN meeting concerning Israel and Palestine.

World Regions and Cultures 11- Africa U.N. Meeting Grading Rubric
When? Friday, April 2, Friday, April 9
What? Project/summative grade for 4th quarter.  Students must research the Israel-Palestinian Conflict and tell the class facts it.  Do not be afraid to use things from our class notes.  The Arab-Israeli Conflict Notes 1-4 are full of good stuff to bring up.  Show you know!  The UN discusses what is wrong with the world and how to solve the problem.  We will be acting as them and we will learn a lot.  Just stating an issue or commenting on an issue, gets you points!  Tell the class facts about the history, conflict, etc. the first day.  The second day, countries will discuss and offer solutions and then the Security Council will vote regarding offered resolutions after discussion and compromise on the third day.

Where? ZOOM.  This worked well last time.  Prepare to have your camera ON

Who? All WRC11 CP students pick a country and they have to represent that country in a model UN meeting about African issues

Why? This is a great way to learn from others.  You don't have to take a test.  You do not have to write a paper.  You prove you know stuff by saying it in a UN meeting.  This was the best thing we did all year sometimes.  Do not say something unless you yourself understand.  We will be able to tell if you do not understand.  Ask about it prior to the meeting if it seems important and you are not quite sure you understand.  Do not say exactly what others have already said.  That shows you are not paying attention.  Try to pronounce things correctly.  Use the internet to see or hear how to pronounce things.

How? I take notes on everything everybody says and you get a grade based on it.  Students raise a piece of paper that says their country on it or "raise hand" on zoom and they will be called on based upon the order of the place cards raised.  Calling out is NOT accepted and you will lose the easiest points to gain if you do that.  Raise your place-card or "raise hand on zoom" and I will call on you.  Remember, you cannot share your own opinions.  You must try to share a fairly accurate opinion and wishes of the country you represent.  If you are not sure what your country believes regarding the matter after research, you can research how the regional organization that they are a part of regards the matter.  For example, many of these countries are in the European Union, African Union, Arab League, etc.

A student who receives a failing grade for this project or misses this UN meeting can opt to write a 5 paragraph thesis essay regarding Israel and Palestine, or another current Middle Eastern issue.  The essay will be submitted in google classroom and should follow all MLA writing guidelines.  The essay must have acceptable references and citations.  All plagiarism results in a grade of zero.

Participation (25%)
Excellent (25): The student introduced or added onto a topic many times relevantly during the debate.  This student was a leader during the debate.  If this student was not in the debate, it would have lacked flow.  Every time possible, this student stood up for his or her country’s best interests in the situation. (7+ times)
Good (20):      The student introduced or added onto a topic several times relevantly during the debate.  It did not seem that this student shied away from helping solve the problem. (4-6 times)
Fair (15):         The student introduced or added onto a topic a few times relevantly during the debate.  This student did not go out of his or her way to talk more than 3 times.  There were times when his or her country was needed and he or she remained silent without intention of interjecting.
Poor (0-10):    The student made little to no effort to participate given many chances.

Research and preparation (25%)
Excellent (25 points): The student obviously extensively researched the history of the country and crisis in question.  The student also was prepared to interject into the conversation anytime there was relevant evidence to provide.
Good (20):                  The student was fairly knowledgeable on the history and current situation.  He or she researched and prepared enough to effectively add light to the conversation and debate at most times.
Fair (15):                     The student demonstrated a bare minimum of knowledge on the subject.  He or she did not add much that was interesting, motivating or new.
Poor (0-10):                The student did not demonstrate the bare minimum of knowledge of what kind of state Sudan is in and why.


Accurate representation of assigned nation (25%)
Excellent (25): Every time the student participated, he or she reflected what the current opinions of his or her assigned nation would really be.  It is obvious that the student was well aware of his or her country’s political, economic and military affiliations and alliances.  He or she was familiar with previous voting of the assigned nation in the United Nations on similar topics or the same topic.  This person was not merely reflecting on what others were saying, but they were representing the country accurately.
Good (20):      The student seemed to have a good knowledge of their assigned nation’s interest in this situation.  Only once was the mediator (teacher) unclear whether or not the student understood what his or her stance on an issue should be.  Some “good” marks here indicate that the person seemed to have a good grasp of the country’s stance on the issue, but did not score an “excellent” mark in participation.
Fair (15):         The student was correct a few times about his or her country’s opinion and/or affiliations.  However, this student contradicted his or her assigned nation’s best interest more than once, and seemed confused which side he or she should take.
Poor (0-10):     The student showed no indication that he or she was aware of what the opinions and/or affiliations of the assigned nation would be.

Etiquette and professionalism (25%)- Only the moderator can allow a mentioned nation into the queue.  
Excellent (25): The student never spoke out of turn, interrupted or was rude to another U.N. delegate.  Every time the student added to or refuted another delegate’s opinion, he or she was very well-spoken, courteous and never rude.  The student sounded constantly intelligent and verbose.
Good (20):      The student did not intend to be rude, and waited his or her turn without interrupting almost all of the time.  This student did not use an excess of slang terms or incorrect grammar.
Fair (15):         The student did some of the following once or more than once: interrupted another, did not wait until his or her turn, used slang and not professional language or disagreed with another delegate in a less than professional manner.  He or she was disrespectful to the meeting or members attending the meeting.

Poor (0-10):    The student made no effort to wait for their turn, be respectful to others or refrain from using slang or inappropriate language.

Useful websites:


Find your country's UN website also
USE YOUR NOTES, or text book or trust-worthy internet sources

Note- The “Accurate representation” and “Etiquette and professionalism” points will not be awarded to a student with a poor mark in another area.  “The accurate representation” of a nation will not be rewarded with 2 fair marks.  Fair marks in one area usually result in the same in another area.  I use a 3 check system when students participate and it is as follows: 1 check for participating, 2 checks for helpful participation and 3 checks for excellent participation.  3 checks lead to “excellent” marks.

Members of the U.N. Security Council (only permanent members have veto power): 


  • China
  • France
  • Russia
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Estonia (2020-2021)
  • India (2021-2022)
  • Ireland (2021-2022)
  • Kenya (2021-2022)
  • Mexico (2021-2022)
  • Niger (2020-2021)
  • Norway (2021-2022)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2020-2021)
  • Tunisia (2020-2021)
  • Viet Nam (2020-2021)

General Assembly Nations involved in the UN meeting but do not have voting power:

Canada
Japan
Central African Republic
Burundi
South Sudan
Sudan
Israel
Pakistan
Argentina
Australia
Republic of (South) Korea
Rwanda
Egypt
Uganda
Spain
Morocco

G block countries for Israel-Palestine UN meeting

Aiello- St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Barbagallo- Russia

Battle- USA

Benway- Norway

Calomo- China

Costanzo- France

Cruz- VietNam

Galdamez- Martinez- India

Gillis- Ireland

Joseph- Israel

Macchi- Estonia

Marchant- Kenya

Moore- Mexico

Olsen- Niger

Quintanilha- Tunisia

Rose- Japan

Emily Shea- Sudan

Haily Shea- Egypt

Smith- Canada

F block countries for Israel-Palestine UN meeting

Bolcome- Estonia

Bryant- Tunisia

Burke- Norway

Connolly- France

Donahue- Russia

Graffeo- UK

Marrone- Kenya

Palazola- Niger

Piraino- USA

Quince- Mexico

Scuderi- India

Silva- Ireland

Stasio- China

Ulrich- Israel

Verga- VietNam