In BASEC Model UN (MUN), students role-play as delegates of the United Nations. During the Winter Mini-MUN workshop, pairs of students are assigned a particular country to research and represent in Model UN Committee simulations. Through these simulations, student delegates work collaboratively to find and create solutions to real global issues. Winter Mini-MUN culminates in a special, first-ever BASEC-run conference, consisting of BASEC @ BMS & BASEC @ Chenery students and chaired by the BASEC MUN teachers. It gives students the opportunity to collaborate across ages and experience levels, and provides an excellent opportunity for fifth graders to start their MUN [...]

In “Get Into Gaming”, we will parallel learning about games throughout history while playing them in real time. As we progress through the workshop, we will also progress through time and the evolution of games and how they became what they are today. We will be exploring games that range from tabletop, old gaming systems(NES, SNES), and even newer gaming systems (Nintendo Switch). While learning and playing various games, students will engage in popular discussion topics in the gaming community: What makes a good game?, What is a game?, and How do games impact us in our day-to-day lives?, [...]

In Junior Model United Nations (MUN), students role-play as delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees to collaboratively solve real-world problems. During this 5th-grade specific course of MUN, BASEC students will develop their skills in public speaking and debate, as well as those of teamwork and collaboration.

This 5th-grade-only course will focus on developing students’ understanding of the Model UN “Parliamentary Procedures” and develop skills in effectively writing resolutions to crisis situations. They will also work in partnerships to prepare for a local, multi-school conference, the Commonwealth Model United Nations held on Saturday, April 11th at the Commonwealth [...]

In BASEC Model UN (MUN), students role-play as delegates of the United Nations. During this workshop, pairs of students are assigned a particular country to research and represent in Model UN Committee simulations. Through these simulations, student delegates work collaboratively to find and create solutions to real global issues. As part of this workshop, students prepare to participate in Global Classrooms International Model UN conference in New York City, Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th: the largest international gathering of MUN students to test their diplomacy skills together. Participating in Model UN is a great way to improve skills in [...]