Model+UN

** Ms. MastroMauro's UN wiki: **
https://mrsmmodelun.wikispaces.com/home

https://modelunmps.wikispaces.com/home
 * Model UN of Greater Boston wiki for Malden:**

https://education-resources.wikispaces.com/home
 * Site of Model UN Resources:**


 * Student Delegation Guide:**


 * Rubric for Performance:**

__Opener: (March 6th,2014)__
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zAxULyVTFeEu7cAsmXuG-VfJLu1OY2OfA3_qQ5MUL7A/edit?usp=sharing

- Brief introduction of the country's history on the topic. - Current situation on the topic. - Countries overall position on the topic/reason for position. - The countries position in relation to its bloc, major powers, etc. - Past actions taken by the UN and Member States, to combat the problem. - Possible ideas or objectives for a resolution. - The role of NGOs in combating the issue. - Should be longer than 30 seconds, but less than one minute. - Write ahead of time, but do not read off paper. - Make a lasting impression. - Short and clear. - Number your points. - Yield to chair if you do not use all of the time.
 * Opening Statement: **

- An opportunity for each country to introduce themselves and let other committee members know about their country and their concerns on the problem. - Each delegate pair should take part in this procedure, early and often. - The chair will decide on the speaking time for each country (usually between 30 seconds to a minute) - You take part by raising your country placard and the chair will call out your country's name and place you on the speaker's list in the order that he/she recognizes countries. - Once your country is recognized you begin speaking in the following manner: - Thank you honorable chair. - My fellow delegates, the people of or the nation of - If you do not use all the time allowed, you say "I yield my time to the chair."
 * Speaker's List: **
 * - ** The way each committee is started.


 * Moderated Caucus: **

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-A type of caucus in which delegates remain seated and the Chair calls on them one at a time to speak for a short period of time, enabling a freer exchange of opinions than would be possible in formal debate.====== -Opportunity to discuss a particular aspect of the problem/possible solutions - Topic and time limits are suggested members of the committee -The person who brings it up can choose to speak first or last


 * Un- Moderated Caucus: **
 * - **Unmoderated Caucus is referred to as ‘informal session’

- lobbying, you walk around and talk to your fellow delegates, and find who’s your ally - mingling may lead to possible sponsors and signatories of resolutions -must vote to get this to happen, usually it is unanimous. -m oderated caucuses are the most effective method for letting everyone know your intentions, or sharing an idea/opinion.