UN+Lesson+Plan+Page


 * Justin, Nate, and Chris **

** UN Lesson Plan **


 * 1) **//__Overview__//:** Students will be exposed to a variety of resources and activities designed to enhance their knowledge of the United Nations. By examining the role five UN committees, students will have a greater understanding of the UN’s role in International affairs. In addition, this lesson may be used as part of a unit on the role of government.


 * 1) **//__Learning Objectives__//:** Upon completion of this lesson students will be able to:
 * Identify five UN committees
 * Identify the current UN Secretary General
 * Describe the role of one of the five UN committees
 * Identify a conflict the UN is currently involved in


 * 1) **//__Standards Addressed__//:** NYSS Social Studies: Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government. Core Curriculum: Global History and Geography: Unit Six: The United States in an Age of Global Crisis: Responsibility and Cooperation: Citizenship, Civic Values, Foreign Policy. NYSS Writing: Grade 12, Standards: 1, 3, 4.


 * 1) **//__Instructional Plan__//**

- Computer with internet access - Worksheets - Poster paper and markers - Projector for PowerPoint and video - UN handouts
 * **__Preparation/Anticipatory Set__:** Prior to class students will read an article pertaining to the role of the United Nations. At the beginning of class students will watch a short video intended to act as a “hook” for the lesson.
 * **__Procedure & Activities__:** Following the video the teacher will administer a 3-2-1 activity in which students will be asked to answer questions about the UN based on prior knowledge. Upon completion of the 3-2-1 assignment, the teacher will provide relevant background information of current issues the UN is involved in. After the teacher has provided appropriate background information the class will be split up into predetermined groups who will each be assigned to one of five UN committees. Groups will then engage in a clustering assignment designed to organize ideas and connect interrelated ideas. Following completion of the clustering task the groups will then be asked to use a pyramid diagram to organize their information and make connections between concepts. After completing the assigned group activities each group will present their information to the class. Once each group has presented the teacher will pose a real or hypothetical problem for the groups to address based on the powers of the committee they represent. In one hundred words or less each student will describe the measures that their group could take to respond to the crisis. Finally, the teacher will ask the students to respond to several questions designed to check for understanding through the use of the Jot-Pair-Share technique.
 * **__Differentiation__:** Alternative readings can be made available for struggling students and English language learners. In addition, the 100 words or less can be modified to 50 words or less for those struggling with writing. Students may also elect to work alone rather than in groups. Because this lesson involves a significant amount of group and independent work it allows the teacher to spend more time working with students who might have difficulty with the assignment.
 * **5. //__Materials & Resources__//**//__:__//
 * **5. //__Materials & Resources__//**//__:__//


 * [] The United Nations websites provides a wealth of information and resources about the organization.
 * [|http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42909#.UI28QW_R6Ap] This website provides information about UN action regarding the current crisis in Syria.
 * [] This website provides easy to read, basic background information on the United Nations.


 * 1) List all resources, materials, and supplies needed to teach your lesson successfully. Include at least three (3) links to, and one-sentence descriptions of, websites that would help build background knowledge or would provide demonstrations through video. As an addition/alternative, include audio-visual resources you would use to support your instruction.


 *  //__Assessment__//: **Students will be assessed based upon class participation and responses to the Hundred Words or Less and Jot Pair Share tasks.