Model UN · 10th & 11th grade
Run the world.
For one class.
Play a diplomat. Argue for a country. Team up with allies and pass a plan. It's debate, strategy and a little drama.
no experience needed. seriously.
What is the UN?
The world's group chat.
193 countries. One room. Started in 1945, right after World War II, to keep the peace.
In Model UN, you get a seat in the chat. You speak for a country, even one you've never been to, and try to get the room to agree.
France can we NOT have another world war?
USA agreed
China agreed
Kenya ok, and who's helping hungry kids?
Norway on it. what about teens on TikTok at 2am?
Brazil is typing...
How it works
Model UN in 5 moves
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1
Research
Learn what your country wants.
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Speak
Tell the room your idea. 30 seconds.
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3
Team up
Find countries that agree with you.
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4
Write
Put the plan on paper, together.
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5
Vote
Majority wins. 50% + 1.
Try it
Who are you today?
Every delegate gets a country. Spin to get yours, then find out what it thinks about this year's big debate.
Your country
?
Hit spin. No take-backs.
This year's first debate
Should countries ban social media for under-16s?
Australia already did. France is next. UNICEF says bans may backfire. You decide. Well, your country does.
The course
Six lessons. One conference.
- MUN 101 The basics Welcome to Model UN What the UN is, how Model UN works, and your first mini-debate. Open now
- MUN 102 Speech writing Speeches that land Clash, Information, Action: a 30-second speech people remember. Coming soon
- MUN 103 Procedure Rules of the game Roll call, motions, caucuses and voting, minus the confusion. Coming soon
- MUN 104 Resolutions Write the plan Turn ideas into clauses and team up to pass a resolution. Coming soon
- MUN 105 Research Research, not rabbit holes Find your country's position fast, and know when to stop. Coming soon
- MUN 106 Writing Position papers One page that shows the Chair you did your homework. Coming soon
Lessons are for students on the class list. Your teacher adds you, then you log in with your email.