Global Classrooms 2008/2009

Global Classrooms® is an innovative educational program that engages public middle school and high school students in an exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations and curricular materials. Global Classrooms cultivates literacy and leadership as students explore important topics such as peacekeeping, sustainable development and human rights.

During classroom simulations of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and other UN organs, students tackle global concerns including poverty, refugee protection and the environment as they role-play country positions

At the heart of UNA-USA's Global Classrooms program is Model United Nations, which for the past fifty years has been at the center of a thriving community of young people interested in issues of international cooperation. Model UN allows students to step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate international issues, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN's rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to solve global problems

The Mission of Global Classrooms

Global Classrooms cultivates global literacy, life skills and the attitudes necessary for active citizenship by engaging students through the exploration of international issues and; supporting educators through professional development and innovative learning resources; and enriching communities by nurturing respect among young people for diverse perspectives.

The United Nations Association of MN plans to host four state-level Model UN Conferences this spring with as many as 1200 students.  It's always an exciting thing to see the students arrive at the conferences and demonstrate their newly acquired skills in research, public speaking and negotiation. 

Postal address: 2104 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 

Electronic mail:  info@unamn.org or call at 612-879-7512

Last modified: February 25, 2009