Lesson 1: Introduction to Teton County Model UN

• Summary: Basic introduction to the logistics of TCMUN, key vocabulary, and preparation schedule leading up to the conference.
• Introduction: Watch TCMUN Video
• Visual: Chart of responsibilities
• Assessment: A short quiz.

Lesson 2: History and Structure of the United Nations

• Summary: Overview of history and structure of the United Nations and related agencies.
• Introduction: Watch video on history of UN
• Visual #1: Main UN Bodies
• Visual #2: Description of UN voting blocs and groups
• Assessment: A short quiz

Lesson 3: Researching a Country and Committee

• Summary: A description of  how students should go about country and committee research.
• Assessment: Country research worksheet

Lesson 4: Researching Committee Topics

• Summary: Basic introduction to the logistic of TCMUN, key vocabulary, and the preparation schedule leading up to the conference.
• Visual: MUN Research Made Easy: 15 Things Every Delegate Should Have in their Research Binder
  
  

Lesson 5: Writing a Position Paper

• Summary: Introduces students to the process of writing position papers for MUN.
• Visual: Sample Position Paper
• Format: Position Paper Writing Guide

Lesson 6: Making Speeches and Negotiating

• Summary: How to make speeches and negotiate in committee.

Lesson 7: Understanding Rules and Procedures of TCMUN

• Summary: Basic introduction to the parlimentary procedure.
• Introduction: Watch Mock MUN – The Movie
• TCMUN Procedure Short Form Rules
• Assessment: TCMUN Rules of Procedure

Lesson 8: Writing Resolutions

• Summary: Introduces students to the process of MUN resolution writing.
• Introduction: Watch the Resolution Writing Video
• Resolution Criteria Checklist: How to format your resolutions
• Visual: Sample Resolution