Friday, September 4

Today in MOAS:

• Senior Meeting
• Geography of the Western Hemisphere
• Current Event #1
• Find an article about a current important topic in the Western Hemisphere. Write a one page summary/analysis of the article.
• Why is it important to our study of Hemispheric Relations?
• You will present them next week!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Model OAS! I am very excited for this year--- Lake Placid will be representing the Delegation of Brazil!

Today in MOAS:

• Introduce syllabus
• What is the OAS anyway?
• What's the Model all about?
• Show a resolution
• Create our folders
• Geography of the Western Hemisphere
• Begin Current Event (?)

NGO Documentary! :)

Resolution Draft #3

Analyze your resolution based on the question and answer sessions. What are the weaknesses in your resolution? Where can you strengthen your argument. Perform a self-edit and peer-edits.


Due: 3/27/15

Resolution Practice and Defense

Review Parliamentary Procedure and the expectations of the Model. Each group will present their Resolution to the class. Students are required to ask and field questions.


3/7/15-3/20/15

Position Papers

Research our official position in the United States on each Agenda Topic for your committee. Compose a one page paper for each.


Due: 3/6/15

Current Event #8

Due: 2/28/15