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What is Model United Nations (MUN)?
Full year Elective Course
Open to 7th and 8th Grade students
Focuses on developing students' skills in research, writing, debating, public speaking, and critical thinking.
MUN Advertisement 2023.mp4COURSE SUMMARY
Model UN is an international program where students learn about the objectives and achievements of the United Nations. Students participate in competitive simulations where they represent countries’ interests in order to solve real-world international conflicts. Through a diverse range of activities, students strengthen their skills in debating, public speaking, writing position papers, diplomacy, research, leadership, and collaborative team work. These activities further develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Model UN Conferences held in class are student-led and require the active participation of all students. We also attend regional conferences during weekends. Students love winning awards at the conferences, such as the Best Delegate Award and the Best Position Paper award. Through advocacy initiatives in our community, students also have opportunities to earn SSL hours throughout the year.
WHY TAKE MODEL UN?
"Model UN is a class where you can develop your research and writing skills to become a better, more confident leader."
- 8th Grade Student
"I am in Model UN because I want to make a difference. I want to find solutions to our biggest problems and make the world a better place." - 8th Grade Student
"Best class you'll ever take. Has real world problems you learn about on a daily basis, provides aspects of highschool research, and you will learn things that will help you succeed in life."
- 8th Grade Student
"Model UN is a class where you not only understand different countries beliefs but where you also learn to understand our own country's flaws."
- 7th Grade Student
"Film nah, Music nah, Art nah, WRITING POSITION PAPERS IN MUN YESSSSS!"
- 7th Grade Student
"Model UN is an amazing course where you participate in competitive simulations of the United Nations, it's kind of like debate club, but better, because you discuss important realtime global issues. You get to spend time with your friends and learn about countries you never knew existed. It's SUPER fun, and can help you improve life long skills, such as debating, essay writing, public speaking and research. You should absolutely take Model UN, so sign up now!!!
- 7th Grade Student
"Model UN is the most amazing, challenging, fun elective I have ever taken."
- 8th Grade Student
"Model UN is my favorite class because we research world issues and come up with solutions"
- 8th Grade Student
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
During the 2025-2026 school year, students will have opportunities to participate in many MUN Conferences and hear from a wide array of guest speakers. Here are a few examples:
American University WIRC MUN Conference in Washington DC
YMCA Hershey Lodge MUN Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Frederick County MUN Conference in Frederick, Maryland
William & Mary MUN Conference in Williamsburg, VA
NHSMUN Conference in New York, New York
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Ms. Dunlap's Corner
Welcome to my corner! I love teaching this class and I love the enthusiasm and commitment of our incredible Model UN students.
Last summer I had the opportunity to travel to Tunisia with the State Department to lead a two-week training for university students. I loved meeting so many enthusiastic young teachers and change-makers. It reminded me that we are all life-long learners with so much to share. We all have diverse experiences in our lives that guide how we see the world. We are all teachers and all students. I want to always carry this love of learning with me. In this course, we learn that no topic is too challenging for us to tackle but we must be courageous enough to try.
I hope that if you sign up for Model UN, you will bring with you your sense of wonder and excitement. Keep your open-mindedness and compassion for all people around the world. Finally, be prepared to be a problem solver by identifying unique and innovative solutions to global challenges. We can start small to make the world a better place one step at a time.
Contact Information: Delia Dunlap
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