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A utopia is defined as an ideal place or state or any visionary system of political or social perfection. Who wouldnt want to live in a
Utopia? It is a perfect place where there are no worries whatsoever. Create the utopia of your dreams and convince me its the best place to
live. Prove to me you understand the general notion behind a utopian society. The project ideas are endlessPowerPoint, Photo Story,
Moviemaker video, brochure, diorama, paper, collage, poster, etc. What do you want to do? Tell me your idea and Ill tell you if its
appropriate. In order to meet all the criteria of this assignment, you must include all of the contents listed in the categories below. You can
incorporate them into your project any way you want as long as you meet the requirements.
Two rubrics are attached to this assignment. You will be assessed on the content and presentation of your project. Use the rubrics
to help you meet all the requirements. Use them as a guide to help keep you on track. Use this handout to keep track of the requirements
you have completed and/or still need to complete. You will have class time to complete this. You will also have to work at home, during
resource, during your study hall, or whenever you have a chance. Put all your effort into thisyou will be presenting your project to the
class (3-7 minute presentation).
Project Requirements:
Every country in the world is studied based on the following five categories. Within each of these categories is a list of items/topics that
is specific to each country. Use the categories and their contents to create your own Utopia. Your Utopia must include the following pieces
of information. How you include them is up to you: written description, diagram, model, video, etc.
2. Information on: Land, Climate, Environment, Resources, Human/Environment Interactions (how people use and rely on the land and
resources), Etc.
Category 2: History of the country
1. Declaration of Independence: Write a brief statement describing the reasons for your formation of a utopian society. In other words,
what is it that you dont like about the society in which you currently live? Why do you feel that you need to for a more perfect
society?
2. Information on: Conflicts, Wars, important leaders (presidents, kings/queens, etc), , Development, etc.
Category 3: Political Science and Citizenship of the Country
1. Laws/Codes/Regulations: Develop a list of laws or codes that all inhabitants must follow. These can include, but are not limited to the
following prompts:
a. How will the government of your utopia be structured? What type of government is it? Who will make the decisions?
b. How are people informed?
c. Can all have a say in how things are run? How do they give input to leaders?
d. How are decisions enforced?
e. What are the rules for responsible behavior?
f.
Will there be a system of punishment for those who commit crimes? (You may want to develop a list of crimes and corresponding
punishments)
g. How will people be educated? What type of curriculum will you have?
h. What moral codes will be taught to your citizens?
i.
Will all people be free? How free? Free to think? Free to hate? Free to be violent? Free to support any belief?
1. Name of Your Utopia: Choose a creative and appropriate name for your new society. Explain your choice in a way that makes the
reasons for the name clear.
2. Create a flag that is representative of your utopia. Explain the relevance of your flag.
3. Information on: Cultural Beliefs and Practices, Social or Ethnic Groups, Religions, How people get along with one another and
contribute to society, Roles people play, Media, Etc.
There are two rubrics: one for presentation and one for content. Each rubric is worth 100 points. I will combine your rubric scores
together (200 points), average them, and give you one percentage grade.
This project begins on Wednesday, September 17th. You will have at least 20 minutes MOST days to work in class. Please make
sure you work on it outside of school as well. Check SharePoint for up-to-date calendar information. The project due date is due on
Monday, October 13th. Be ready to present that day. I will draw names each day, starting that day, to determine the order of
presentations.
**You will have a lot of time to work in class. It is your responsibility to bring whatever materials you need to work on your project
during class work time. If you do not bring what you need, you will have to work on your project outside of class.
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15
inventive.
10
evidence of original
thinking.
Appearance
graphics, effects, etc. but etc. but these often distract from the
to enhance the
occasionally these
to enhance to presentation.
presentation.
presentation content.
Mechanics
No misspellings or
grammatical errors.
grammatical errors.
grammar.
Presentation
times
Presentation was audible but Presentation was hard to There was no presentation.
unorganized.
planned/practiced more.
NAME:_________________ SCORE:_____________
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Geography
History
Economics
Behavioral Sciences
No examples or details
regarding Land, Climate,
Environment,
Resources, or
Human/Environment
Interactions are
mentioned or included.
No examples or details
regarding significant
historical events, wars,
conflicts, developments,
or land acquisition are
mentioned or included.
No examples or details
regarding government
structure, government
type, human rights, or
foreign relations are
mentioned or included.
No examples or details
regarding financial
institutions, economic
issues, global impact,
trade, import/exports or
standard or living are
mentioned or included.
No examples or details
regarding media, beliefs,
practices, ethnicities, or
human interactions are
mentioned or included.
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Selected example(s)
would be obvious to
someone unfamiliar with
the country.
NAME:________________________ SCORE:____________________