Identifying International Organizations Activity

Learning Objectives

Students will research news articles that highlight how international organizations can help solve problems.

Have students read “Six Essential International Organizations” and fill out part 1 of handout.
Have students choose an organization and find a news event in which that organization was involved.
Use news reports and the organization’s website to fill out part 2 of the handout.
Post each student’s part 2 around the classroom in a gallery walk.
Discuss: How can international organizations help to solve problems?