Utopia: Create A Perfect World
Step One: What is a Utopia?
Use the following websites to research the concept of “Utopia.” The second website has lots of detailed information on Utopia. Decide which parts are relevant to your project.
Definition of Utopia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia
Utopian Philosophy: How to Achieve it; Merging Reality and Utopia; and Views of What Utopia May Be Like
http://users.erols.com/jonwill/
Step Two: Define Perfect!
Visit the four sites of Utopias that exist today. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two of your choice.
Step Three: Create Your Own Utopia
- name
- mission statement and/or founding document
- flag
- anthem
- map of your world (name the landmasses, oceans, important cities, etc.)
- describe the following elements of your society (also tell how they will be made available to the people of your utopia, who will pay for them, how they will be structured, etc.)
- government
- education
- housing
- food
- health care
- public safety
- religion
- language(s)
- sports
- transportation
Step Four: Present your Utopia
Presentation Goal: Share your vision for your utopia with the rest of the team and convince us that your utopia 'rocks'.
Presentation Options: make a poster, make a 3d model, prepare a speech for the UN, make a PowerPoint, write a short story, etc...