Model United Nations Field Trip

Here at St. Louis Park Middle School, we have an elective course for 6th-8th graders titled Global Classrooms. In Global Classrooms, students look at the structures of a country, the forms and systems of government , and globalization.  Students also learn about the United Nations and engage in simulations involving human rights, peace and security, economic, and sustainable development issues, as well as learn critical life skills such as negotiation, public speaking, research, writing, leadership, conflict resolutions and the responsibilities of global citizenship. Global Classrooms is designed to educate young people about the importance of global cooperation and the role of the United Nations in the world today.

The 7th and 8th graders have the opportunity to attend the YMCA's Youth in Government Model United Nations (MUN) conference March 28-30, 2019.  At this conference, students can engage politically on a global stage, speak out and share ideas, while communicating and collaborating with peers from throughout the state.  MUN also offers opportunities to meet others who are also interested in international politics.  Through MUN, students become strong, independent leaders and will be able to make tomorrow's world a better place.

Funding would pay for the students' registration for the Model United Nations conference and meals for the two and a half days for nine (9) students.