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

Resolution Draft #2

Due: 2/27/15

Resolution Draft #1

Resolution Checklist

Due: 2/23/15

Current Event #7

Choose a current article to summarize and present to the class. Your topic should correspond with your Committee Agenda Topic.

Presentations: 2/5/15

Abstract of a General Assembly Resolution

Choose a General Assembly Resolution related to your agenda topic. Print, read, and annotate. Compose an abstract.


Due Date: 2/4/15

Agenda Topic Essay

Choose an agenda topic from your committee, research it, and compose a 1000 word essay. This essay will build your knowledge of the subject on which you will write your resolution. Talk with your fellow committee member on which topic you would like to cover. Each student must compose their own essay, however, partners must use the same topic. Provide citations.



Tentative Due Date: 1/30/15