ICONS: 1999-2000 High School Simulations



1999-2000 High School Simulations The International System Simulation A four-week simulation exercise, this simulation will be global in scope and will focus on a variety of issues such as arms control, human rights, international trade, Third World economic development, the global environment, and world health. Project ICONS is offering the opportunity for high schools throughout the world to participate in the International System simulation exercise over the Internet during the Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 semesters. ICONS will conduct the following simulations during 1999-2000 academic year:
Title	Dates	Cost
Fall 1999 High School International System	November 8 - December 10*	$600 for one team, $300 each additional team
Spring 2000 High School International System: Simulation 1	March 6 - March 31	$600 for one team, $300 each additional team
Spring 2000 High School International System: Simulation 2	April 3 - April 28	$600 for one team, $300 each additional team
Spring 2000 High School International System: Simulation 3	April 24 - May 19	$600 for one team, $300 each additional team
*This will be a 4 week simulation beginning on November 8, however, there will be no simulation activity scheduled for the week of November 22 - 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Therefore, the simulation will conclude on December 10.
You can find more information about the topics to be negotiated and the structure of the simulation by looking at recent simulation scenarios in the ICONS Scenario Archives. ICONSnet SOFTWARE ICONS' simulations are conducted over the ICONSnet Web-based communications system. All that is required to access the system is a computer with a connection to the Internet and a Web browser. Please contact ICONS if you have any questions or concerns about your current or expected computer equipment or access. REGISTRATION To have your students participate in an ICONS simulation, you must register at least six weeks before the start of the simulation. (A greater range of country choices are obviously available to you the earlier you register.) If you would like to be added to the ICONS mailing list to receive notice of upcoming high school simulations, please send an e-mail with your name, institution, address, and e-mail address to icons@gvpt.umd.edu. Please indicate that you are interested in information about high school simulations. You can register for a Spring 2000 simulation via our on-line registration forms. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Miller at (301) 405-4145, by fax at (301) 314-9690, or by e-mail at mmiller@gvpt.umd.edu. Note: Although the use of the Internet is free, the management of the technical and substantive aspects ICONS simulations (developing scenarios, monitoring messages, maintaining software and servers) requires considerable staff effort. While we do receive funding from the University of Maryland and the State of Maryland, it is insufficient to cover all of our costs. Maryland teachers: The State of Maryland provides funding to the ICONS program so that Maryland high schools can participate in ICONS at a greatly reduced rate. Inquire for details. .
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