This academic team simulates the crucial business of the United Nations assembly.  Students represent assigned countries, within an assigned committee, as UN delegates and become versed in their history, economy, politics and culture.  Large-scale university MUN conferences simulate topics facing the international community.  At these conferences, students serve on various committees (e.g. World Health Organization, Security Council.) Preconference research and position-paper writing culminates in these weekend-long diplomatic simulations scored by university students who chair the committees.

NOTE: This team meets one to two days a week after school with outside research required.

Prerequisite: None

Level: 9-12

Credit: 2 total (one per semester)

See Also: Academic Teams