Print this pageMontessori Model UN
The Montessori Model United Nations program culminates classroom and after-school study with a two-day global education simulation experience at the United Nations for upper elementary and middle school students.
Student delegates learn about the operations of the United Nations and its role as the world’s largest international peacekeeping and humanitarian organization. In addition, MMUN provides an opportunity to:
- Learn about cultures, governments and peoples of nations throughout the world
- Use research skills, writing skills and oral communications skills
- Develop critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and evaluative skills
- Debate current global issues and world problems
- Practice and use leadership skills in a real-life global situation
- Understand the need for peace and conflict resolution throughout the world while developing their own conflict resolution and debating skills
Through the process of role playing, each student becomes a delegate of a selected nation. They write, present and debate issues affecting their nation and peoples of the world. By assuming the character of a citizen of their selected country, they fully develop an understanding of the needs of a people and the importance of accepting differences.
MMUN at Pebblecreek
Sixth-grade students at Pebblecreek are invited to participate in this program. Preparation involves meeting before/after school three times a week, intense research, writing position papers, delivering speeches, and planning and participating in fund raisers. Pebblecreek Montessori has been a proud participant since the inception of MMUN in 2007.
In Spring 2010, Nivedina Sarma, Jake Morrow and Tyler Novak represented the Syrian Arab Republic.
In Spring 2008, Ritvik Sridhar, Justin Dendinger, and Amy Dinwiddie represented United Arab Emirates.
In Spring 2007, Amy Dinwiddie, Courtney Valerie Ellis, Jamie Tsai, Justin Dendinger, Ritvik Sridhar and Rylie Chapman represented the country of Afghanistan.
