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Middle School Model United Nations
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The Middle School program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary
educational experience integrating concepts and material from Social
Studies, English, and Health. The program is coordinated with the
regular 6th and 7th grade curriculum, designed
to reinforce basic concepts while provide opportunities to develop and
refine basic skills. As with all Global Education Programs, the
Middle School program is based on simulation, roleplaying, and
interactive educational pedagogy.
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Based on Liberty’s 6th and 7th grade
curriculum, five primary and five secondary learning objectives
were developed. Each objectives is consistent with the learning
objectives outlined in the Social Studies portion of the ninth
grade Ohio Proficiency Examination. (Passing The Ohio Ninth
Grade Proficiency Test., E&A Publishing, 1996)
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- Primary
learning objectives include,
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- 1) to
introduce and reinforce the concept of globalization,
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- 2) increased
awareness of the interdependence of the global community,
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- 3) introduction
to issues and current events that will shape student’s future,
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- 4) develop
an increased appreciation for the distinctiveness and diversity
of
human cultures, and
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- 5) develop
an understanding and appreciation of the Legislative process
and
parliamentary procedure, or “how a bill becomes law”.
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- Secondary
learning objective focus on reinforcing basic skills consistent
with both the primary learning objective and simulation pedagogy.
Secondary learning objectives include;
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1) communication skills,
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2) writing skills,
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3) research, including the Internet,
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4) group/team work, and
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5) critical thinking and problem solving.
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The Middle School program focuses on applied international problems,
and can be customized to focus on a wide range of international
issues. The three simulations offered are The World Health
Organization (WHO), and the Security Council. Each Simulation
is a complete and independent module that includes five Handbooks
and a set of research links:
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- 1) Educator's Manual: PDF
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- 2) WHO Work Book: PDF
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- 3) WHO Briefing Book: PDF
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- 4) SC Hand Book: PDF
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- 5) SC Work Book: PDF
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- 6) Research Links: HTML
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