# Lesson Plan: United Nations Organization
## Senior Secondary 3
### Subject: Government
### Topic: United Nations Organization
### Duration: 80 minutes
### Objectives:
- To understand the history and purpose of the United Nations (UN).
- To explore the structure and main organs of the UN.
- To recognize the role of the UN in international peace and security.
- To discuss the successes and challenges faced by the UN.
### Materials:
- Textbook on Government
- PowerPoint presentation
- Handouts (maps, structure diagrams, etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Video clips related to the UN
- Projector and screen
- Internet access for research activity
### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Attendance:**
- Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Hook/Starter Activity:**
- Show a short video clip introducing the United Nations.
- Ask students if they have heard of the UN and what they know about it.
### Direct Instruction (20 minutes):
1. **Brief History and Purpose:**
- Explain the formation of the United Nations after World War II in 1945.
- Discuss the primary aim of the UN: to promote peace and security, social progress, better living standards, and human rights.
2. **Structure of the UN:**
- Present the six main organs of the UN:
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- International Court of Justice
- Secretariat
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council (currently inactive)
3. **Key Functions and Roles:**
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of each organ.
- Emphasize the Security Council's role in maintaining international peace and security.
### Guided Practice (15 minutes):
1. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Break students into small groups and provide handouts with questions to discuss:
- How does the UN contribute to global peace?
- What are some notable peacekeeping missions by the UN?
- What are the criticisms faced by the UN?
2. **Group Presentations:**
- Have each group present their findings briefly to the class.
### Independent Practice (20 minutes):
1. **Research Activity:**
- Ask students to use textbooks or internet resources to research a specific UN agency (e.g., WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF).
- They should focus on the agency’s mission, objectives, and a recent project or success story.
2. **Write-Up:**
- Students should write a brief summary of their findings and be prepared to share with the class.
### Assessment (10 minutes):
1. **Quiz:**
- Provide a short quiz with questions on the UN's history, structure, and main functions to assess students’ understanding.
### Closing (5 minutes):
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Summarize key points covered in the lesson.
- Answer any remaining questions from students.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a reflective essay on the question: "Is the United Nations effective in achieving its goals? Support your answer with examples."
### Follow-Up:
- In the next class, review the main points briefly and discuss students' reflective essays to deepen understanding.
### Additional Notes:
- Adapt the lesson for students with varying learning needs by providing additional resources or extended time for certain activities.
- Encourage students to visit the official UN website for more comprehensive information.
**End of Lesson Plan**