COUNTRY OF THE DAY

1.

The original inhabitants of this island

nation were called the Maori.

2.

In the 1800s, this nation was a British

Colony; today it is still a member of the
British commonwealth.

3. Population 4,4 million people

4.

Lord of the Rings was filmed here because

of the countrys gorgeous scenery.

5.

This country asserts that it has a claim to

land in Antarctica.

New Zealand!

New Zealand!

BECOMING GLOBAL
CITIZENS
INTRODUCTION TO THE
U.N. AND GLOBAL CLASSROOMS
October 2 2014

WHAT IS GLOBAL CLASSROOMS?

A conference
simulating the United
Nations.

...and what is the

United Nations?

YOU ALREADY KNOW A LOT ABOUT

THE UNITED NATIONS!
The U.N.s purposes:
To maintain international peace and security.
To develop friendly relations among nations.
To cooperate in solving international problems and in
promoting respect for human rights.

The U.N. works every day to promote gender equality,

fight climate change, reduce poverty, assist refugees, and
improve the wellbeing of people around the world.

THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

POVERTY AND HUNGER STATISTICS

870 million people in the world dont have

enough to eat.
Worlds population: 7 billion
1 in every 7 people is malnourished.

Children who are malnourished suffer up to

160 days of sickness every year.
160/365

Poor nutrition plays a role in 5 million child

deaths every year.

Sources:
World Food Programme http://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats
2013 World Hunger and Poverty Facts http://www.worldhunger.
org/articles/Learn/world%20hunger%20facts%202002.htm

WHERE ARE PEOPLE HUNGRY?

WHAT CAN WE DO?

WHAT IF YOU WERE A PART OF THE

UNITED NATIONS?

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?

The Global Classrooms conference in
Madrid simulates the United Nations.
Students represent various countries in
pairs.
Students participate in the conference
through debate and public speaking.

HYPOTHETICAL SIMULATION:
You could represent Portugal, Syria, South
Africa, etc.
For the purposes of the conference, you
represent your assigned country, not Spain.

HYPOTHETICAL SIMULATION:
Assigned Country: South Africa
Topic: Violence Against Women
Purpose: Create an international agreement
(i.e. resolution) about violence against
women for all countries.

YOU WILL BECOME EXPERTS ON YOUR

COUNTRY

Country Profile: geography, history,

demographics (population), climate,
government, etc.
South Africas current policy about
violence against women.
You represent your country as a
delegate.

WHAT WILL WE LEARN ABOUT?

The United Nations and many
countries around the world.
Current global issues.
Creative problem solving.
Teamwork.
Public speaking skills.
Research and writing skills.
Debating skills.
How to dress with professional
swag.

WHAT WILL WE DO?

Work hard!
Work together!
Challenge ourselves!
Improve our English!
Learn LOTS and LOTS!
Make new friends in
other schools!
Have fun!

TIMELINE AND REQUIREMENTS

September-November: Preparation and Skills Acquisition

Overview of United Nations
Research Countries and Topics
Practice Public Speaking and Debate
December: Position Papers
Before Christmas Break: Mock conference at Tirso de Molina
After Christmas Break: Mock conference with another school.
At the end of January, 10 students will represent Tirso de Molina at the prelimenary
Madrid Conference.
If we do well, well pass to the Final Conference.

Previous Global Classrooms

Assignments
Countries:

El Salvador
Antigua and Barbuda
Japan
Cambodia
Germany
South Africa
Trinidad and Tobago

Topics:
Sports for peace and
development
Democratic governance
Water resources

Homework
What excites you about Global Classrooms, and
why? (One paragraph)
What concerns you about Global Classrooms, and
why? (One paragraph)
Write two or more questions you still have about
Global Classrooms

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