MUN Basics
This activity simulates the United nations
What is Model United Nations?
This person runs the committee
Who is the Chair?
This is a formal speech given to the group
What is a speech?
This document explains a country's position
What is a position paper?
This city hosts the Un headquarters
What is New York City?
Students in MUN represent these
What are countries (nations)?
These are the students representing countries
Who are delegates?
This type of debate has a speakers list
What is formal debate?
This is a proposed solution written by delegates
What is a resolution?
What is collaboration?
This is the topic being discussed
What is the agenda?
This set of rules guides how MUN works
What are Rules of Procedure?
This type allows free movement and discussion
What is unmoderated caucus?
This are smaller parts of a resolution
What are clauses?
This is a short break for discussion
What is a caucus?
This is where MUN conferences are held
What is a committee (or conference room)?
This action means raising your placard to speak
What is being recognized (or raising a placard)?
This type has short times speeches
What is moderated caucus?
This type of clause explains the problem
What are preambulatory clauses?
This is staying "in character" as your country
What is role-playing?
This skill involves speaking clearly and confidently
What is public speaking?
This means working together to solve problems
What is diplomacy?
This is persuading others to support your ideas
What is negotiation (or Persuasion)?
This type explains the solutions
What are operative clauses?
These are the UN's global goals
What are the sustainable Development Goals?