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Utopia Project Utopia was an imaginary island described by Sir Thomas More in the 14th century which was to be a perfect community. Utopia’s government and social customs were all designed to ensure the fulfillment and happiness of its people. Lois Lowry’s novel, The Giver, is part of a long literary tradition in which writers attempt to describe the perfect society. Ancient Greek philosopher Plato probably envisioned the first Utopian society in Plato’s Republic, written 350 B.C.E.
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Utopia ProjectUtopia was an imaginary island described by Sir Thomas More in the 14th century which was to be a perfect community. Utopia’s government and social customs were all designed to ensure the fulfillment and happiness of its people. Lois Lowry’s novel, The Giver, is part of a long literary tradition in which writers attempt to describe the perfect society. Ancient Greek philosopher Plato probably envisioned the first Utopian society in Plato’s Republic, written 350 B.C.E.

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Describe the utopian society in this novel. What are some of the problems of this

society? Have you read any other books that

describe a utopian society? Do you think it is possible to successful in

creating such a world?

The Giver

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Some examples from American history include the Oneida Community, the Shakers, the Harmonists, and Brook Farm. Some modern American utopian communities include Victory City, Utopian States, and The Principality of New Utopia.Other links to browse:

Utopia: Wikipedia Dystopia New Harmony The Shakers

Victory City The Principality of New Utopia

Real World Attempts at Utopia

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Our country is in decline and will soon face extinction. Your group has been chosen to create a plan for an ideal community. Your group will present this plan to the class as if you are trying to recruit your classmates as colonists to your utopian community.

The Task

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Each group member will be responsible for presenting one of the following subtopics: 

: 1. Government and Values 2. Family, 3. Education and Careers4. Technology and Location

Process

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Steps 1.  Students will use the sites provided to research their subtopic.

2.  Students will make note cards to help with oral presentation.

3. Students will prepare a minimum of four slides for their presentation that include pictures and engaging graphics.

4. Students will document sources for resources, photos, and music using either Citationmachine.net, Citationmachine.com, or easybib.com. In addition to a Works Cited page, there will be a parenthetical citation included with each slide.

   

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In your perfect world, what would be the ideal form of government?

Who will be in charge and make decisions for your community?

How will the leader(s) be chosen? How long will they serve?

What do the people in your community value most?

Briefly describe five important values of your community.

1. Government and Values

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In your perfect world what would be the ideal family?

How will families be formed? Who will decide who marries whom and who has

children? How many children will be allowed in each family? Who will care for the children? Where? Who will care for the elderly? Where? Think of at least one original family ritual that all

families of your community will observe (like celebrating Christmas with presents and a tree).

2. Family

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In your perfect world what would be the ideal way to learn? Describe your school.

What age will students pursue their education? Describe the school building (or location). What will be taught, with what tools, and by

whom? Will girls and boys be treated differently? Who chooses what career each member of the

community will pursue and how is it chosen? How long must citizens have the same job?

3. Education and Careers:

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Student compiled History of American Education: Contains many images. The History of American Education Misunderstood Minds

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Muslim girls struggle for education Some traditional interpretations of Islam mean access to education for Arab ... Emphasis on female education in the Arab world is lacking almost altogether ... Open Progressive School

Kindergarten Apprenticeship http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apprenticeship

Bill Gate's School of the FutureCareer site

Education Site, 09 Toffler's School of Tomorrow

Resources

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Describe the level of technology for your community.

Will your community have futuristic technology or go back to simpler times?

What methods of transportation will be used? What about communication? What will be your community’s source of energy? Describe your community layout and location.

(For example: Our community will be one large building … located on an island in the Pacific Ocean.)

4. Technology/Location:

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Resources Timeline of Transportatio

n Technology from Wikipedia

Innovative Transportation Technologies:  Contains some new ideas for transportation

Hydrogen Fuel Cells:  Basic information about how hydrogen fuel cells work

Cars of the Future Robotic Pets Future For All:  What's

Coming?

Future Energy Sources What is Nanotechnology?

  Cities of the Future Energy links Chevy Fuel Cell Nuclear Power Energy Sources: check

left margin Innovative Transportation Coolest communication d

evices of the future Floating Platforms for Isla

nd Communities

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All groups will present their findings to the class by means of a PowerPoint presentation supported by each team member’s detailed explanation of his/her subtopic.

1.  The team presentation will be at least eight minutes long. 2.  Each member will speak about his/her individual subtopic. 3. Students will be graded on final powerpoint presentation.

Group Presentation:

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PREPARE CITATIONS USING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

Citationmachine.com

http://citationmachine.net

easybib.com

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Notebook entry 61: Define “Utopia” and cite examples of it from The Giver

Meet with group to assign roles and share initial ideas

Exit slip with definition of “Utopia”

Day 1:

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Go to my web page and open up “Utopia Powerpoint”

Notebook entry 62: select two sources from the Utopia Powerpoint that relate to your subtopic questions. Take Cornell Notes for essential question: What are some ideas for my Utopia?

On an exit card, write several ideas from each source

Day 2:

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Create Powerpoint ◦ Save it as “Utopia”◦ Title first page “Works Cited”◦ Cite two sources using:

http://citationmachine.net Citationmachine.com easybib.com

If the citation website doesn’t recognize the URL address, then you need to put in specific information such as author (last name, first name),article title, website name, date published or revised, and URL address.

Gallery walk of works cited page

Day 3

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Notebook entry 63A: My ideas◦ After reviewing notes, jot down some ideas for

your Utopia Notebook entry 63B: Group plan

◦ Using Powerpoint prompt, go over questions for each topic and answer as group

◦ Record answers for ALL topics in 63B◦ Don’t forget to name your world

Share in whiparound

Day 4

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Review questions to be addressed

Complete slide one including pictures, text, and citation for all borrowed ideas and photos

Make sure you add citations to work cited page and add a parenthetical citation in the slide

Complete notecard or cards for that slide

View slides with a gallery walk

Day 5: Begin powerpoint

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1. List sources on work cited page

2. Add parenthetical citations to actual slides:

Author: (Lowry)Article Title: (“Checklist for Personal Values”)Website name: (PBS)

Citing Sources

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Stutz, Unknown. N.p.. Web. 28 May 2013. <http://www.stutzfamily.com/mrstutz/WorldAffairs/typesofgovt.html>.

N.p.. Web. 28 May 2013.

<http://www.biography.com/people/groups/royalty/kings-and-queens/female>.

Jabr, F.. N.p.. Web. 28 May 2013. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=exposing-the-student-body>.

Roberts, C.. N.p.. Web. 28 May 2013. <http://www.selfcounseling.com/help/personalsuccess/personalvalues.html>.

. N.p.. Web. 29 May 2013. <http://breatheofinspiration.blogspot.com/2012/06/hammocks.html>.

Works Cited

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Our government will be a monarchy.

(“Famous Queens”)

• The ruler will be a female

• After World War VII, it was decided that female leadership might lead to a conflict-free society.

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The queen is selected through genetic testing of all female members of the population

Genetic markers indicate desired qualities of kindness, generosity, and diplomacy

A queen must be at least thirty years of age.

(Scientific American)

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This society will select a queen who can live by the values which are most important to its citizens.

Among these values are:

PEACE KINDNESS GENEROSITY

(Roberts)

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A queen will serve for no more than thirty years

Following her service, she will retire to the Island of Past Queens

She and her family will live out the rest of her days in luxury.

(Breath of Inspiration)

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Review questions to be addressed

Complete slide two including pictures, text, and citation for all borrowed ideas and photos

Make sure you add citations to work cited page and add a parenthetical citation in the slide

Complete notecard or cards for that slide

View slides with a gallery walk

Day 6: Powerpoint continued

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Review questions to be addressed

Complete slide three including pictures, text, and citation for all borrowed ideas and photos

Make sure you add citations to work cited page and add a parenthetical citation in the slide

Complete notecard or cards for that slide

View slides with a gallery walk

Day 7: Powerpoint continued

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Review questions to be addressed

Complete slide four including pictures, text, and citation for all borrowed ideas and photos

Make sure you add citations to work cited page and add a parenthetical citation in the slide

Complete notecard or cards for that slide

View slides with a gallery walk

Day 8: Powerpoint continued

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Review each presentationTime each presentation to ensure that it is two minutes long

Practice presenting

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/full-screen-stopwatch/

Day 9: Collaborate with Group

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Day 10: Present!


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