Model UN: Climate Action Summit
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Model UN: Climate Action Summit

Grade 10Social StudiesEconomics5 days
The 'Model UN: Climate Action Summit' project for 10th-grade social studies and economics students explores international cooperation in addressing climate change. Students represent different nations to assess the economic and social vulnerabilities caused by climate change, engaging in debates to develop, present, and revise resolutions. The project emphasizes collaborative policy-making, integrating diverse global perspectives, and addressing ethical implications to develop effective climate action strategies.
Model UNClimate ChangeInternational CooperationPolicy DevelopmentEthical ImplicationsGlobal PerspectivesResolution Drafting
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can nations collaborate to create and implement effective and equitable policies to address the diverse economic and social impacts of climate change while balancing environmental protection with economic development, considering various perspectives and ethical implications?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How do differing perspectives on climate change influence international policy-making?
  • What are the economic and social consequences of climate change on a global scale?
  • How can international cooperation mitigate the effects of climate change?
  • What policy solutions are most effective in balancing environmental protection with economic development?
  • What are the ethical considerations surrounding climate action and its impact on different nations?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to research and understand the diverse economic and social impacts of climate change on different nations.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Global Blackout

A sudden global blackout. Students receive a breaking news alert about a worldwide power outage caused by an unforeseen climate event. They must immediately convene an emergency Model UN session to address the crisis.

National Crisis Dossiers

Students receive personalized dossiers outlining the specific climate change impacts on an assigned nation. They must then analyze these impacts and prepare for negotiations, considering their nation's economic and social vulnerabilities.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

National Vulnerability Assessment

Students analyze their assigned nation's vulnerability to climate change, considering economic and social factors.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Receive and review your assigned nation's dossier.
2. Research the nation's economic and social structures.
3. Analyze how climate change might affect the nation's key industries, population, and resources.
4. Identify potential policy solutions to mitigate these impacts.
5. Compile your findings into a comprehensive vulnerability report.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA vulnerability report outlining potential climate change impacts on their assigned nation, considering economic and social factors, and potential policy solutions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsResearches and understands diverse economic and social impacts of climate change on different nations.
Activity 2

International Climate Debate

Students engage in a mock debate, representing their assigned nation's perspective on climate change policy.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review your National Vulnerability Assessment.
2. Prepare opening statements outlining your nation's stance on climate change.
3. Engage in a structured debate, presenting arguments and responding to other nations' perspectives.
4. Propose policy solutions that align with your nation's interests and address global climate challenges.
5. Document the key arguments and proposed solutions from the debate.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA record of the debate, including key arguments and proposed solutions from each nation.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsUnderstands differing perspectives on climate change and how they influence policy-making.
Activity 3

Draft Resolution Collaboration

Students work collaboratively to draft a resolution addressing climate change, incorporating diverse perspectives and policy solutions.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review the arguments and proposed solutions from the International Climate Debate.
2. Form working groups representing different regional blocs.
3. Collaborate within your group to draft specific clauses for the resolution, addressing key climate change issues.
4. Negotiate with other groups to integrate diverse perspectives and ensure a balanced approach.
5. Compile the individual clauses into a comprehensive draft resolution.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA draft resolution addressing climate change, incorporating diverse perspectives and policy solutions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsDevelops and proposes policy solutions for climate change, balancing environmental protection with economic development.
Activity 4

Resolution Presentation and Defense

Students present and defend their draft resolution, addressing potential challenges and ethical considerations.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Present your draft resolution to the entire Model UN assembly.
2. Respond to questions and criticisms from other delegates.
3. Defend your proposed solutions, addressing potential economic and social impacts.
4. Consider ethical implications and ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities.
5. Incorporate feedback and revise your resolution to address identified challenges and ethical considerations.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA revised resolution incorporating feedback and addressing potential challenges and ethical considerations.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsEvaluates the effectiveness and ethical implications of different policy solutions for climate change.
Activity 5

Resolution Implementation Simulation

Students simulate the implementation of their resolution, considering potential obstacles and long-term impacts.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Simulate the implementation of your revised resolution over a set timeframe.
2. Address potential obstacles and adapt your strategies as needed.
3. Monitor the long-term impacts of your proposed solutions on different nations.
4. Reflect on the effectiveness of international cooperation in addressing climate change.
5. Summarize your simulated implementation process, including successes, challenges, and reflections.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA report summarizing the simulated implementation of the resolution, including successes, challenges, and reflections on the process.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsImplements and reflects on policy solutions for climate change through international cooperation.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Model UN Climate Action Summit Rubric

Category 1

Research and Analysis

Evaluates the depth and accuracy of research and analysis regarding national vulnerabilities and policy solutions.
Criterion 1

Depth of Research

Assesses the comprehensiveness of research into the assigned nation's economic and social structures.

Exemplary
4 Points

Research is thorough and encompasses a wide range of both economic and social structures with nuanced insights.

Proficient
3 Points

Research is comprehensive and covers essential economic and social structures effectively.

Developing
2 Points

Research is basic, covering some economic and social structures but lacks depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Research is incomplete, lacking key information about economic and social structures.

Criterion 2

Analysis of Impacts

Measures the ability to identify and analyze how climate change affects key industries, population, and resources.

Exemplary
4 Points

Identifies a comprehensive array of impacts with detailed and insightful analysis.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies significant impacts and provides clear and accurate analysis.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some impacts with basic analysis, but lacks clarity and depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify impacts and provides minimal analysis.

Criterion 3

Policy Solution Development

Evaluates the proposal of viable policy solutions based on research and analysis.

Exemplary
4 Points

Proposes innovative and well-reasoned policy solutions that align with research findings.

Proficient
3 Points

Proposes logical policy solutions that are clearly linked to research findings.

Developing
2 Points

Proposes basic policy solutions with some connection to research findings.

Beginning
1 Points

Proposes incomplete policy solutions with little connection to research findings.

Category 2

Collaborative Debate and Communication

Assesses the participation and effectiveness in the structured debate and communication of policy positions.
Criterion 1

Quality of Arguments

Evaluates the strength and clarity of arguments presented during the debate.

Exemplary
4 Points

Presents compelling and logically sound arguments with well-supported evidence.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents clear and logical arguments with appropriate evidence.

Developing
2 Points

Presents basic arguments with some evidence, but lacks depth and clarity.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to present coherent arguments and provides minimal evidence.

Criterion 2

Engagement in Debate

Measures active participation and responsiveness during the international climate debate.

Exemplary
4 Points

Actively engages throughout the debate, demonstrating leadership and responsiveness.

Proficient
3 Points

Consistently participates and responds effectively during the debate.

Developing
2 Points

Participates in parts of the debate but lacks consistency and engagement.

Beginning
1 Points

Participates minimally and shows limited engagement in the debate.

Category 3

Collaborative Solution Development

Assesses collaboration in drafting and negotiating policy resolutions in groups.
Criterion 1

Integration of Perspectives

Evaluates the incorporation of diverse viewpoints in the collaborative drafting process.

Exemplary
4 Points

Fully integrates diverse perspectives, resulting in a balanced and inclusive resolution.

Proficient
3 Points

Incorporates multiple perspectives to create a comprehensive resolution.

Developing
2 Points

Considers some perspectives but final resolution lacks balance.

Beginning
1 Points

Limited integration of perspectives, resulting in a narrow resolution.

Criterion 2

Resolution Development

Measures the ability to collaboratively develop a coherent and effective resolution addressing climate change issues.

Exemplary
4 Points

Develops a highly coherent and impactful resolution with innovative solutions.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops a coherent resolution with clear and effective solutions.

Developing
2 Points

Develops a basic resolution with some effective solutions but lacks coherence.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to develop a coherent resolution with minimal effective solutions.

Category 4

Final Presentation and Evaluation

Evaluates the presentation and defense of the final draft resolution, including consideration of ethical and practical implications.
Criterion 1

Presentation Clarity

Assesses the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation of the resolution to the Model UN assembly.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers a clear, persuasive, and well-structured presentation that engages the audience effectively.

Proficient
3 Points

Delivers a clear and structured presentation that communicates key points effectively.

Developing
2 Points

Delivers a presentation that communicates some key points but lacks clarity and structure.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to deliver a clear presentation and communicates few key points.

Criterion 2

Ethical Consideration

Measures the consideration of ethical implications and equitable responsibility distribution in the resolution.

Exemplary
4 Points

Thoroughly addresses ethical implications and equitably distributes responsibilities.

Proficient
3 Points

Addresses key ethical implications and manages responsibility distribution fairly.

Developing
2 Points

Considers some ethical implications but uneven responsibility distribution.

Beginning
1 Points

Limited consideration of ethical implications and responsibility distribution.

Category 5

Reflection and Adaptation

Assesses the reflection on the implementation simulation and the ability to adapt based on feedback.
Criterion 1

Reflective Thinking

Evaluates the depth of reflection on the simulation process and outcomes.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides deep and insightful reflections showing clear understanding of the simulation's complexities.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides clear and thoughtful reflections on key aspects of the simulation.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic reflections with some insights on the simulation process.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides limited reflections and insights on the simulation.

Criterion 2

Adaptability

Measures the ability to adapt strategies and solutions based on challenges encountered during the simulation.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates exceptional adaptability in overcoming challenges with innovative solutions.

Proficient
3 Points

Adapts well to challenges, finding effective solutions.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some ability to adapt but often struggles to find effective solutions.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to adapt strategies and solutions when faced with challenges.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on the entire Model UN simulation experience. What were your key takeaways regarding international cooperation and climate action?

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Question 2

How did your understanding of the economic and social impacts of climate change evolve throughout this simulation?

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Question 3

Assess the effectiveness of the resolution you developed in addressing the complex challenges of climate change. What were its strengths and weaknesses?

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Question 4

How did the simulation challenge your initial assumptions about climate change and its solutions?

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Question 5

On a scale of 1 to 5, how effectively did your group collaborate throughout the simulation?

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Question 6

Which of the following best describes your overall experience in the Model UN simulation?

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Options
Highly Engaging and Educational
Engaging and Educational
Neutral
Somewhat Disengaging
Highly Disengaging