Overview

This Power Point presentation explains the structure of the UN system and the type of work it does to achieve its aims. It also gives a short overview of the UN history and introduces the key agencies within the UN system.

Social Studies

History

General Studies

Languages

1 hour

13 – 21 years old

Objectives

Learning Objectives

• – To introduce the aims of the United Nations
• – To introduce the key agencies within the United Nations system
• – To understand the work of the United Nations

Behavioural competences

• Conflict resolution behavior
• Critical thinking
• Be an active citizen

Reflections

• What would the world look like without the UN?
• How integration and cooperation creates peace
• Decision making process at local, national, global level

Lifelong learning key competences

Social and civic competencies

Preparation

Read and understand the notes for each slide before showing the power point presentation.

Video suggestions to introduce the goal/theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlmYtJiUK00

How Does The UN Work? (3:50 min.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATkJe8iADhc

How Effective Is The United Nations? (2:46 min.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6Y2jUaLvI

How Powerful Is The United Nations? (2:52 min.)

Instructions

Power Point Presentation

Evaluation

Complete the reflection work sheet connected to goal no. 16

The first part of the work sheet is to be completed before class, but the remaining parts are to be used for summing up and evaluating the theme in class.

Followup suggestions

Look at the other exercises connected to goal no. 16 Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

Ideas for actions

”Take re-useable bags to the store”, “Air dry. Let your hair and clothes dry naturally”, “Drive less. Walk, cycle, take public transport or car pool”. Find more ideas for actions in the: “170 good ideas for daily actions to transform our world” here: http://www.youneedtoknow.ch/

Further information

About the SDGS

http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sdgoverview/post-2015-development-agenda.html

Reflection Sheet

Appendix 1 – The United Nation PPP