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
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.
Useful websites:
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
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