U.N. Security Council
Classroom Simulation on Syria
A zero-prep, interactive activity; made by teachers, for teachers; ready for class today!
Note: It is highly recommended that you spend one day teaching about the conflict and/or the Refugee Crisis.
Classroom Simulation on Syria
A zero-prep, interactive activity; made by teachers, for teachers; ready for class today!
Note: It is highly recommended that you spend one day teaching about the conflict and/or the Refugee Crisis.
The U.N. Security Council Chamber in New York City
Background and Overview:
Finding a solution to what do do about Syria has been one of the major issues of our time. This 1-2 period classroom simulation allows your students to impersonate the U.N. Security Council's deliberations on Syria, providing them an understanding of the complex nature of the situation. Easy to use with all materials ready-to-be distributed, it provides a fantastic mechanism to teach about the issues related to the crisis. Read the following guide to see how you could use it tomorrow in class.
Finding a solution to what do do about Syria has been one of the major issues of our time. This 1-2 period classroom simulation allows your students to impersonate the U.N. Security Council's deliberations on Syria, providing them an understanding of the complex nature of the situation. Easy to use with all materials ready-to-be distributed, it provides a fantastic mechanism to teach about the issues related to the crisis. Read the following guide to see how you could use it tomorrow in class.
How this lesson works:
As teacher, your role will be the President of the Security Council
Before the class starts, be sure to acquaint yourself with the simulation instructions and teacher background guide.
Print up the Country Position Student Guides and their accompanying desk placards to make things look official!
As teacher, your role will be the President of the Security Council
Before the class starts, be sure to acquaint yourself with the simulation instructions and teacher background guide.
Print up the Country Position Student Guides and their accompanying desk placards to make things look official!
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