The Relation between World Health and Population

Research and Discussion

Many people argue there is a relationship between World Health and our Population. The topic for this first cycle will be to explore this relationship...if there is any...and develop a resolution that member countries can support to urge nations of the world to look closer at this relationship.

The Internet has given people a truly huge source of information. It has also provided individuals with a platform to share their personal thoughts and ideas with the entire human population on planet Earth. It has developed into a brand new way to do research and to publish. During this first real cycle of the Electronic United Nations, we will be looking at the issue of this relationship and its importance to our planet and the people living here. We will then develop a United Nation style proposal relative to the issue. We have the following suggestions for the classroom teacher.

1. Decide which teaching objects you want to meet relative to your school's curriculum. This topic can be used to explore many aspects of a social studies, math or science curriculum but the focus you, as the classroom teacher give it, will determine its direction within your classroom. For ideas on integrating this into your social studies curriculum, we suggest checking out The National Council of Social Studies. For ideas relative to the intigration of science objectives into your curriculum, we suggest that you check out the National Academy of Sciences to look at their standards relative to science education.
2. Break your class into two parts--those who wish to look more closely at the population growth and what effects it and other to look at world health and what effects that in a general way.
3. Each section should do independent research on the issues.
4. We have a resource section that students can go to as they start their search for information.
5. Separate discussion areas will be set up for both sides of the issue. Students who find information or are searching for help can get it from other students who will be searching the same side of the issue.
6. During this process, students may begin to see who in the various participating classrooms are supportive of their position.
7. Students can begin to think about potential resolutions. When developing a resolution, one should be sure to weigh all sides of the issue.