Global classroom
United Nations
Position Paper
Topic
Random
100
Each student will go to the big conference. 

False. Only 10 students will represent your school. 

100
Why was the UN created? 

To prevent another world war.

100

True/False: Each student will write aposition paper?

True!

100

What is your topic for the project?

Protecting the rights of older people

100

What is the United Nations motto? 

It’s your world. 

200
Global classroom is only for this school. 

False. More than 80 schools in Madrid participate. 

200

Where are the headquarters of UN?

New York City

200

Position papers are based on opinion or fact?

Both!

200

·What is the ageism? 

Ageism, also spelled agism, is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age.

200

What have elderly people been disproportionally affected by within the year? 

COVID-19

300

The goal of GC is to help students improve their English through global citizenship. 

True!

300

What is one main objective for the United Nations? 

Maintian Peace

Maintain Friendly Relations

Promote social growth & advocate for human rights 

300

What is a position paper?

Position papers are usually one page in length. It should include a brief introduction followed by a comprehensive breakdown of the country's position on the topic(s) that are being discussed by each of the committees. A good position paper will not only provide facts but also make proposals for resolutions.

300

Is there a global minimum age for older people?

No! 

300

What is age friendly infrastructure? 

Creating an environment that fosters old peoples autonomy 

400

Students will not speak at the global conference. 

False. Every student will be vocal and participate in GC. 

400

What part of the United nations will you be acting in?

General Assembly

400

How long should your position paper be?

1 page in length

400

Name one problem that old people face around the world? 

Discrimination

Poverty

Abuse

Social exclusion


400

What is a resolution? Think about position papers. 

A firm decision to do something or not do something. 

500

Name one skill that you will learn with GC?

Public speaking

writing

debating

teamwork

leadership

500

Name the permanent five countries

Russia

France

China

UK

USA

500
What is it called when you copy work from online or other sources?

Plagiarism 

500

What committee will you be representing?

The UN Human Rights Council 

500

How many member nation states are there apart of the UN? 

191

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