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International Organizations Activities

Discover how countries work together through international organizations to address global challenges and promote cooperation.

Understanding Global Cooperation

Activity 6: World Map International Connections

45 minutes
Visualize international connections using world maps and string

Learning Objectives

  • • Distinguish between regional and international relationships
  • • Identify international organizations their country belongs to
  • • Visualize global connections through mapping
  • • Develop definition of "international organization"

Materials Needed

World map, colored markers, international organization logos, connection string

Key Activities

Map Exploration (15 min): Identify regional vs. international countries
Connection Visualization (20 min): Use string to show organizational connections
Definition Development (10 min): Create definition of international organizations

Organizations to Explore

United Nations (UN)
World Health Organization
UNICEF
CARICOM
OECS

Assessment Focus

Understanding of international vs. regional concepts, accuracy in identifying connections, quality of definition development

Activity 7: Tiered International Organization Learning

90 minutes
Differentiated learning activities based on student readiness levels

Learning Objectives

  • • Understand international organization structures
  • • Classify organizations by type and function
  • • Create memory aids for organization names
  • • Support classmates' learning through collaboration

Tiered Activities

Tier 1 (Advanced): Research organizational structures and conduct interviews
Tier 2 (On-level): Sort and classify organizations using cards
Tier 3 (Support): Create songs/poems for memory assistance

Integration Activity

Tic-tac-toe game using organization logos where students identify organizations to earn marks on the game board

Differentiation Strategies

  • • Vocabulary support for ELL students
  • • Choice in final product format
  • • Adjusted research complexity by reading level
  • • Collaborative work options for social learners

Assessment Focus

Understanding appropriate to tier level, participation in integration activity, support provided to classmates

Activity 8: International Organization Choice Board Project

120 minutes (multiple sessions)
Student choice in demonstrating learning about international organizations

Learning Objectives

  • • Demonstrate understanding through preferred learning style
  • • Research how organizations support their country
  • • Create high-quality products in chosen format
  • • Present learning to classmates effectively

Choice Board Options

Create Art Piece
Write Short Essay
Matching Game
Article Summary
Video Presentation
Crossword Puzzle
Group Discussion
Infographic
Role-Play Activity

Session Structure

Session 1 (30 min): Choice and planning
Session 2 (60 min): Research and creation
Session 3 (30 min): Presentation and assessment

Organizations to Research

WHO (World Health Organization)
FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization)
IOM (International Organization for Migration)
UNICEF (Children's Fund)

Project Guidelines

  • • Must demonstrate understanding of organization's role
  • • Include specific examples of support to student's country
  • • Show creativity and effort appropriate to chosen format
  • • Present information accurately and clearly

Activity 9: Cooperation Simulation Games

75 minutes
Experience cooperation challenges through interactive simulations

Learning Objectives

  • • Experience challenges of cooperation firsthand
  • • Understand consequences of failed cooperation
  • • Connect simulations to international organization work
  • • Appreciate benefits of successful collaboration

Game 1: Passing Water to Fight Fire

Setup (5 min): Students form circle with bucket of water
Simulation (15 min): Pass bucket to "put out fire" with challenges
Debrief (15 min): Discuss cooperation successes and failures

Game 2: Country Puzzle Assembly

Group Formation (10 min): Groups receive puzzle pieces and organization assignments
Research & Writing (20 min): Research how organization helps the country
Assembly (10 min): Fit pieces together showing cooperation

Materials Needed

Buckets, water, puzzle pieces with country outline, scenario cards, research materials

Discussion Questions

  • • What happens if bucket drops and water spills?
  • • What happens with successful cooperation?
  • • How is this like countries working together?
  • • How do organizations like WHO fight global diseases?

Assessment Focus

Cooperation during simulations, understanding through debrief discussions, research quality in puzzle activity

International Organizations Learning Outcomes

Global Connections

Students visualize and understand international relationships and connections

Organization Types

Students classify and understand different types of international organizations

Organizational Impact

Students research how organizations support their country and region

Cooperation Skills

Students experience cooperation challenges through interactive simulations