Model United Nations
Grades 8-12 participate in a mock United Nations Conference. Students or groups of students are assigned a Country to represents and then tasked with World Issues. Countries negotiate to create resolution to global issues. Some skills developed through the United Nations Conference are:
- knowledge and respect of other countries and their viewpoints
- how to develop peaceful resolutions
- sharpen research, writing and speaking skills
- develop a lifelong interest in international affairs
This Program takes place through local schools and YMCA's between the months of February and April.
The 2019 State Conference will be April 12-14 in Plano, TX.