ADAPTING PROJECT LEGAL
A WebQuest
LANDMINE
CLEARANCE: Creating a Safer World
The High School for Math, Science & Engineering @ CCNY
Model United Nations Club
Ms. Boylan: jboylan2@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Florian: rflorian@schools.nyc.gov
Image from
E-Mine website
The
Introduction
Landmines are prevalent throughout the world. According to Adopt-A-Minefield statistics,
there are 70 to 80 million landmines in the ground in one-third of the world’s
nations. 15,000-20,000 civilians are
killed each year because of these explosive devices. While conflicts and civil wars plague and ravage
nations, the lasting effects of explosive devices are still felt long after a
conflict subsides.
The Task
As delegates to the United Nations, you will
be expected to:
·
Write 3-5 paragraphs,
single-spaced, providing a brief history of the use of landmines, your
country’s position and existing policy;
·
Deliver a 1-minute speech presenting
this information in an engaging manner;
·
Participate in an unmoderated caucus in preparation to consolidate
support and
·
Write a resolution
which will be submitted to the Chairs (Ms. Florian
and Ms. Boylan).
The
Process
In order to complete your task, you need to
first become public policy analysts and go through the following six steps,
which will give you the foundational information required to write a resolution,
from which you will draw for the content of your speech and the unmoderated caucus.
Research
Step
1. Define the Problem;
Worksheet #1
Step
2. Gather Evidence; Worksheet #2
Step
3. Identify Causes;
Worksheet #3
Analysis
Step
4. Evaluate a Policy;
Worksheet #4
Step
5. Develop Solutions;
Worksheet #5
Step
6. Select Best Solutions;
Worksheet #6
The Paper
Using the research and analysis tools, you will write your 3-5 paragraph, single-spaced paper documenting the background of
the issue, position and existing policies of your assigned country.
Resolution
Writing
Once you have done your initial research and your worksheets, you will
write a draft resolution which should include the heading,
the preamble and the operative section. Remember, a resolution is the document
which can compel a nation to act. Be
thoughtful and critical as you write. Click
here
for tips for writing a resolution.
The Speech
Now you will synthesize the research you have done into a one-minute
speech. Work on creating a sharp opener
to grab the attention of your audience. Use
statistics (but not too many)! You will
practice the delivery of your speech with a presentation coach to make it sound
more natural. Your speech will be
presented during a group meeting that is moderated by a peer chairperson. Click
here
for tips on writing a speech!
The Unmoderated Caucus
During the class session, you will break from formal parliamentary
proceedings to discuss your resolutions with other delegates. At this point, you will attempt to garner
support and consolidate your ideas from your individual resolution to
co-sponsor a unified resolution which will be presented for a vote. Click here
for tips on caucusing.
The Resources
Make sure to
track and cite
resources!
Adopt-A-Minefield : A UNA-USA
campaign
E-Mine : Electric Mine Information
Network
Landmine Free
World: Veterans for
The
Evaluation
Background and Resolution
Rubric
Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Research |
Incorporates
relevant outside information. Includes
relevant facts, examples and details, but discussion may be more descriptive
than analytical. |
Incorporates
limited or no relevant outside information.
Uses some facts, examples and details, but discussion is more
descriptive than analytical. |
Presents no
relevant outside information. Presents
few facts, examples and details; simply restates contents of the documents. |
Presents no
relevant outside information. Attempts
to complete the task, but essay demonstrates a major weakness in
organization. |
Mechanics |
Communicates
with full control and understanding of the conventions of English grammar and
usage. Experiments with sophisticated
language and varied sentence structures. |
Writes a
satisfactory developed essay, demonstrating a general plan of organization. Restates the theme in the introduction and
concludes with a simple restatement of the theme. |
Communicates
with partial control and understanding of the conventions of English grammar
and usage. Uses familiar language and
simple sentence structure. |
Communicates
with a lack of control and understanding of the conventions of English
grammar and usage. Uses inappropriate
and/or incorrect language and sentence structure. |
Purpose |
Establishes
and maintains clear focus: evidence of distinctive voice and appropriate
tone. |
Focuses
on a purpose, evidence of voice and suitable tone. |
Attempts
to establish and maintain purpose and communicate with the audience. |
Limited
awareness of audience and purpose. |
Policy
Development |
Depth
and complexity of policies supported by rich, engaging and pertinent details;
evidence of analysis, negotiation, reflection and insight. |
Depth
of policy development and success of negotiation supported by elaborate,
relevant details. |
Lack
of elaborated policy development, unelaborated or repetitious details, little
evidence of successful negotiation. |
Minimal
policy development, limited or unrelated details, no evidence of successful
negotiation. |
Real
World Reference |
Frequent
reference to international treaties, international organizations and
real-world stakeholders. |
Numerous
references to international treaties, international organizations, and
real-world stakeholders. |
Some
references to international treaties, international organizations, and real
world stakeholders. |
Few
references to international treaties, international organizations and
real-world stakeholders. |
Source for
Position Paper Rubric: UNAUSAMUN
Oral Presentation Rubric
Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Content |
Shows
a full understanding of the topic and uses many examples. |
Shows
a good understanding of the topic and uses some examples. |
Shows
a good understanding of parts of the topic and uses few examples. |
Does
not seem to understand the topic very well. |
Speaks
Clearly |
Speaks
clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words. |
Speaks
clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces one word. |
Speaks
clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces a few words. |
Often
mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces many words. |
Individual Rubric
Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Individual
Work in a Team |
Almost
always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the
group. Tries to keep people working well together. |
Usually
listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group.
Does not cause "waves" in the group. |
Often
listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but
sometimes is not a good team member. |
Rarely
listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group.
Often is not a good team member. |
The Standards
This
Webquest adheres to the NYS ELA STANDARD 4
and NYS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD 5
The
Conclusion
This
project marks the beginning of your training to represent the High School for
Math, Science & Engineering as a Model United Nations Delegate. At a conference, it is MOST important for you
to understand your issue and be able to speak comfortably with others about it. You should now have a basic understanding of
how landmines are a menacing and destructive part of so many people’s everyday
lives. At this point, you are going to
create an outreach project through the Adopt-A-Minefield program. As a group, we are going to raise money to
”adopt” a field by participating in one of their student outreach
opportunities: Night of A Thousand
Dinners, That Landmine Thing or The
One campaign.