What do students learn through Model UN?

To begin, they learn essential skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, public speaking, research, teamwork, leadership, consensus-building, compromise, and strategy-building.  In addition, they learn about politics and governments, global issues, and other cultures.  And most Model UNs are run as an extra-curricular, in addition to a student's regular classes!

College and universities see Model UN as a program equal to debate, forensics, or National Honor Society on college applications. 

Several studies have been conducted on the value of Model UN for high school students. 

Michigan Content Area Standards Study conducted by Dearborn High School and Royal Oak Dondero High School.  It reveals that Model UN programs meet 100% of the standards for Language Arts and 70% of the standards for Social Studies.

 

SCANS 2000 Study conducted by Royal Oak Dondero High School.  It reveals that Model UN fulfills most to all of the essential business skills required by competitive corporations.

 

Education Standards Study conducted by the UNA-USA is an exhaustive study offering comparisons between students in Model UN programs and those who did not participate.