This course is an elective and has been designed to expose students to research, speaking, writing and reading methods that will not only help students excel in Model United Nations but will support the work required of students in core content classes. Additionally, the course relies heavily on current events and global issues not only for research but to further your understanding of the role the UN plays in the events and problems that plague the world today. It is my goal for each student to participate in at least two conferences during the school year. Last year our students participated in two virutal conferences - one with Silver Spring International MS. Before the pandemic, students had the opportunity to participate in an international conference in Madrid, Spain and regional conferences in Williamsburg, VA and Washington DC. A conference is a culmination of the course objectives and simulates the policy and procedures of the United Nations. Each student assumes a country, researches the perspective of the country and prepares information to be presented in the conference based on the assigned topic. Topics range from climate change, racial discrimination, gender inequality in the workplace and mass migration. Students will be supported in this process by practicing and completing mini research, speaking, reading and writing tasks throughout the year. Where appropriate field trips, guest speakers, support from previous GMS MUN students have been scheduled to enhance a student’s learning, understanding and overall experience in the course.