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International Organizations: The UN and NATO

Grade Focus
Grade 11, Grade 12
Age Level
16, 17
Subject
Social Studies
Technology Integration Activity
Discovering the Internet, PowerPoint Presentations
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Introduction

Students will learn about transnational organizations and the purpose of each of the partnerships that involve North American Countries.  They will create a PowerPoint presentation that presents an overview of one of the organizations they have researched and specific information concerning the activities of that group.

Prerequisite Experience

The Students will have demonstrated competence with navigating the Internet and keyboarding skills. They will possess some basic knowledge of the use of presentation software but should review the PowerPoint videos.

Teacher Prep Time

1 – 2 hours
Teachers will want to become familiar with some of the sites dealing with the topic area. It will be useful to look at the PowerPoint training videos found at Nortel LearniT (www.NortelLearniT.org). Students should be directed to these videos prior to starting their assignment.

Project

Students will create a multimedia presentation that demonstrates their understanding of the transnational organizations and the specific organization they have chosen to talk about.

Assessment/Grading

An evaluation rubric has been provided to use in assessing the presentations.

Time Management Tips

Students should be divided into groups with each group choosing either one aspect of the topic areas associated with the United Nations.