International Organizations SS.7.C.4.2 – Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations.

“You Do” – CHAMPs voice level 0 (no talking) Each member in a group will receive a reading about an international organization. You are to read and complete the Your Report section of your handout.

“You Do” – CHAMPs voice level 2 (conversation) You will now take turns presenting your organization to the group Only 1 person per group is talking at this time, the remainder of the group members are taking notes.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Headquartered in New York, New York 193 countries are involved Main focus is on the rights and well-being of children around the world. Roles To overcome the obstacles of poverty, violence, disease, discrimination Example of something they do Give vaccines to children

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) 1994 3 countries involved United States, Canada, and Mexico Reason it exists To establish a “free trade” zone in North America Roles Eliminate tariffs (taxes) on goods traded between the 3 nations Example of something they do Cars made in America and sold in Canada are not taxed for crossing the border

“You Do” – Voice Level 1 (Whisper) Complete chart – bring to me for grading Workbook pgs. 371 – 373

Reading and Note-taking – “We Do” International Organizations - Intergovernmental Organization - Non-governmental Organization –