Gr 5-12 United Nations Myth vs Reality

Purpose of the program is to provide a needed understanding of what the United Nations is and is not. Presenter will look at the formation of the UN in context with WWI, the League of Nations and WWII. Emphasis is on understanding the UN today through the reasons for its creation and how the UN functions today. 

A 20 minute interactive background presentation on the United Nations followed by Q&A and getting their ideas on how the UN can better serve their 21st century world.

Objectives

(1) get a better understanding of the United Nations in their world.
(2) become more aware of how the UN actually works and why it has needed to work this way under the UN Charter,
(3) develop a deeper appreciation for the work of the UN

Program format

A 20 minute presentation followed by Q&A. Both components involve the class in discussing the topic. There are several visuals that support the presentation.

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Global Education Motivators

Sabrina Cusimano
cusimano@chc.edu
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19118
United States
Phone: (215) 248-1150
Fax: (215) 248-7056

Taken from the CILC weekly updates at www.cilc.org