ADAPTING PROJECT SAVE: A WebQuest
The High School for Math, Science & Engineering @ CCNY
Model United Nations Club
Ms. Boylan: jboylan2@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Florian: rflorian@schools.nyc.gov
SECURITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
Topic: Sexual Violence
and the Rape Epidemic in
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Introduction While
the second war in The
United Nations has reported that 27,000 cases of sexual assault were reported
in one www.UN.org |
Where is The Democratic
The Committee
Under the UN Charter, the
Security Council has the responsibility of maintaining international peace. It
is the most powerful body of the United Nations; while other committees can
only make recommendations for action, the Security Council makes decisions that
its member bodies must implement. The Security Council meets throughout the
year to address the most serious security issues facing the UN and the world. The Council is made up of 15 nations: five
are permanent members and the remaining 10 seats rotate every two years among
the nations in the General Assembly. The five permanent members are
The Security Council may deal with
international conflict in many ways. When fighting breaks
out, the Council’s first goal is usually to call for a ceasefire—an end to
violence. It may also send peacekeeping forces to protect citizens and
ensure that any UN decisions are carried out. The Security Council can use more
forceful measures to achieve its goals as well, such as issuing economic
sanctions, measures that prevent a country from receiving money or trade. In
the most serious circumstances, the Security Council can order the use of
military force.
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The Task
As delegates to the United Nations, you will
be expected to:
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Write 3-5 paragraphs,
single-spaced, providing the following:
o A brief history of the conflict in
o The current conflict outlining the offenders
and the possible causes
o Your country’s position to resolve this
epidemic
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Deliver a 1 minute 30
second speech
presenting this information in an engaging manner;
·
Participate in a
moderated caucus in preparation to consolidate support and
·
Write a resolution
which will be submitted to the Chairs (Ms. Florian and Ms. Boylan).
Delegates should address the following when creating
draft resolutions:
• Discussing
your nation’s willingness to contribute aid or peacekeeping troops and whether
your nation will provide support to the AU’s peacekeeping work or assist more
directly, if at all;
• Suggest
measures to
• Recommend ways to aid women given
that many of them are no longer accepted by their husbands, families or
villages.
• Discuss the possibility of
prosecuting human rights abuses: Who should be held accountable?
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 moderated
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 4-5 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 Moderated
Caucus
At this point, you will attempt to garner support and assert your case in
a moderated conversation
Click here
for tips on caucusing.
The Resources
Make sure to
track and cite
resources! Here are a few to get you started!
Amnesty
International: Surviving Rape – Voices from the East
The
New York Times -- “Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War”
The
Evaluation
Background and Resolution
Rubric
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Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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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. |
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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
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Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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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 an understanding of the
crisis in