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MODEL UN PROCEDURES TOPIC: LEARNING PROPER MODEL UN PROCEDURES OBJECTIVES • Identify important Model UN procedures. REQUIREMENTS 1. Time: One class period 2. Materials Needed: • • Handout J: Jigsaw Chart Two definitions of Model UN procedures per “expert” groups PROCEDURE 1. Lesson Introduction/Activation of Prior Knowledge Ask students to write for 1 minute about why procedures are important. They should write the entire minute and their pen/pencil should not leave the paper. If they cannot think of anything to write they should write “I don’t know” or “I’m thinking” until they can write a few sentences. Go over their answers. 2. Activity Explain to the students that they will be asked to follow several important rules of procedure when they are speaking at the Model UN conference. Each of these rules has a specific name and definition. Explain the students that they are going to be doing a Jigsaw activity. To start this activity, ask students to count off 1-5. Go around the room until all students have a number. Have students separate into groups according to their assigned number. Explain to the students each group is an “expert” group—they will receive two Rules of Procedure that they must become “experts” on. Give each group at least two Rules of Procedure (see answers below) and their definitions. Provide the groups several minutes to study the words and their definitions. They may take notes. Ask students to now form “home” groups. Each of these groups should contain one member of each “expert” group (numbers 1-5). Provide students with a copy of Handout L- Jigsaw Chart and ask them to complete the chart as a group. 3. Closing/Wrap-Up Review their answers. PAGE 77 THE 2006 UNA-USA MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ADVISORS GUIDE MODEL UN PROCEDURES HANDOUT J: JIGSAW CHART Term 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition The opportunity for delegates to share their views with the entire committee. After a delegate has given a speech in formal debate, he or she may choose to yield his or her time to this point. Motion for the committee to move into voting procedure. Motion to suspend the meeting for the purposes of a regular caucus or a moderated caucus. A delegate may move for this point to ask the chairperson a question regarding the rules of procedure. Motion to change the length of time during formal debate. Motion to end the committee session until the next session. Motion to put current discussion or work on a topic on hold. A mixture of both formal and informal debate. During any discussion, a representative may rise to this point. The chair person must immediately decide on this point. PAGE 78 THE 2006 UNA-USA MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ADVISORS GUIDE MODEL UN PROCEDURES ANSWER KEY TO HANDOUT J: JIGSAW CHART Term 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Formal Debate Information Close Debate Suspend Debate Inquiry Set Speakers Time Adjourn Meeting Table Debate Moderated Caucus Order Definition The opportunity for delegates to share their views with the entire committee. After a delegate has given a speech in formal debate, he or she may choose to yield his or her time to this point. Motion for the committee to move into voting procedure. Motion to suspend the meeting for the purposes of a regular caucus or a moderated caucus. A delegate may move for this point to ask the chairperson a question regarding the rules of procedure. Motion to change the length of time during formal debate. Motion to end the committee session until the next session. Motion to put current discussion or work on a topic on hold. A mixture of both formal and informal debate. During any discussion, a representative may rise to this point. The chair person must immediately decide on this point. PAGE 79 THE 2006 UNA-USA MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ADVISORS GUIDE