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Introducing the lesson:
Present relevant background information, the purpose of the lesson, and the
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learning objectives.
Hand out Resource V, which contains UN General Assembly Resolution 55/282.
Ask three volunteers to read one of the three operative paragraphs, those
beginning “Decides,” “Declares,” and “Invites.” The Resolution can also be found
on the website www.peaceoneday.org
Teacher/Learner Activity 1 – “Uniting Nations” W ebpage:
• Distribute Resources M and Resource O to all students.
• Read Resource M with the class. This will introduce the United Nations.
• Divide students into pairs. Using Resource O, they should then
begin to create a webpage. To assist with this, they can also visit
www.un.org/aboutun/untoday and www.peaceoneday.org
• Have students share the progress of their webpages with the class.
Reflection/Ideas to Discuss:
Have students consider and respond to the following questions.
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• What is the role of the United Nations?
3/4 • What powers does the UN have?
• What is the General Assembly? What does it do?
• What is a United Nations General Assembly Resolution?
• What is the Security Council? What does it do?
• What is the role of the Secretary-General?
• Why was it important for Jeremy to establish a Peace Day through the United
Nations?
• Watch the scene where Ahmad Fawzi says, “The cynics will say, ‘Ah, Jeremy
Gilley, the tree hugger. Crazy man, has crazy ideas… World peace, gimme
a break.’” What is Jeremy’s response?
Review the purpose of the lesson and learning objectives to determine mastery.
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