About the
Work Groups of the United Nations
Lesson
Summary
This lesson introduces students to four organs of the United Nations: the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
Lesson Objectives
• To be able to understand the different set-ups of the four U.N. organs.
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To be able to describe the functions of the Economic and Social Council.
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To be able to know the responsibilities the Trusteeship Council.
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To be able to identify the different types of cases brought forward to the International Court of Justice.
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To be able to briefly describe the duties of the Secretariat and the Secretary General.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
1) The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC): consists of 54 members, which are elected every three years by the General Assembly. The president is elected every year and is usually selected amongst the small or middle powers. The ECOSOC was established to help the General Assembly promote development in economic and social affairs. The ECOSOC established a network of specialized agencies or organizations to help and support it carry out its functions.
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