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The United Nations: DebateLesson Aims:
1.To prepare your position for the debate on Climate Change.
Key Words:Agriculture
PowerFood Production
Transport
Do now:Pictionary: The class should be split
into two. A representative from each group is given a key word and must use pictures to show their group what the word is.
CreateArgument
Lesson Objectives
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1. To prepare your position for the debate on Climate Change.
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Term OutlineEnquiry Questions
What is the UN?
What is the Israel-Palestine Conflict?
How can issues facing Africa be solved?
How can the International community deal with Carbon
Emissions
How effective has the UN been?
Lesson Key Questions
What are carbon emissions?
What is the UN’s involvement?
What are the current problems facing various countries?
What are the barriers to solving the problems globally?
What are the possible solutions to problems of global warming?
Mock UN Debate – How can we solve the problem of global warming?
Today’s LessonThe purpose of today’s lesson is to prepare for discussions about
possible solutions to the Climate Change debate.
You will be split into 8 groups.
2 groups will represent each of the following
countries/organisations:
New ZealandNigeria
AmericaChina
The purpose of today’s lesson is to prepare for discussions about
possible solutions to the Climate Change debate.
You will be split into 8 groups.
2 groups will represent each of the following
countries/organisations:
New ZealandNigeria
AmericaChina
Each group will prepare their views for a meeting between the four countries/organisations in
the next lesson.
You are NOT giving your opinion but trying to provide the best
outcome for your group
Each group will prepare their views for a meeting between the four countries/organisations in
the next lesson.
You are NOT giving your opinion but trying to provide the best
outcome for your group
Today’s LessonIn your groups you will need to look at the options and decide
on the one that BEST suits your group’s needs.In your groups you will need to look at the options and decide
on the one that BEST suits your group’s needs.
You may produce an alternative solution if
it is realistic.
You must then produce a detailed opening statement that you can read at the conference in
your next lesson before discussions begin.
Objectives:To be able to apply your knowledge to select an appropriate viewpoint.To be able to explain why you have made a decision.
Extension 1
Discuss as a group which items you may be willing to compromise on and which you are unwilling to compromise on.
Annotate your worksheet so you are well prepared for next lesson.
Discuss as a group which items you may be willing to compromise on and which you are unwilling to compromise on.
Annotate your worksheet so you are well prepared for next lesson.
Extension 2
Produce a badge or flag for each person to take to the conference in the
next lesson.
It will help other students identify who
you are!
Produce a badge or flag for each person to take to the conference in the
next lesson.
It will help other students identify who
you are!
Homework
Prepare for your conference tomorrow.
Think about what your opponents may say.
How can you cut a deal?
Research your group.
Prepare for your conference tomorrow.
Think about what your opponents may say.
How can you cut a deal?
Research your group.
