Name: Block:

Create a Utopian Society Final Project Directions: follow the directions on this document carefully in order to complete

all sections of the project to the best of your ability. To navigate each section, you

may click on the links below or scroll down to get to each section. I look forward

to seeing your final project!

Section 1: Gathering Information

In this section, you will fill in information about what you want your utopian

society to be like. Make sure you use as much detail as possible so I have a

complete understanding of what your society is like.

Section 2: Brochure

In this section, you will find directions on how to create your brochure.

You’ll find a description, examples and requirements.

Section 3: Poster Project

In this section, you will find the directions on how to create your poster.

You’ll find a description, examples and requirements.

Section 4: Checklist

This is one of the most important sections to focus on. Along with following

the directions in each section above, you’ll want to make sure you are following

the rubric carefully in order to fulfill all the requirements.

Important Information

Check Point 1: completion of section 1. Due on google classroom on Thursday, April 19th Check Point 2: completion of section 2:Due on google classroom on Tuesday, April 24th Final Due Date (section 1, 2 and 3-poster due in class): Due on google classroom on Monday, April 30th Point Value: 90 Formal Points

Section 1: Gathering Information

Directions: please fill out this table with as much detail as possible. Use complete sentences unless it

states to list.

Utopian Project

Part 1: Geography and Population (you may list in this section)

What is the name of your utopian society?

Where is it located?

How many people live within your society?

Describe the weather.

What foods will you have by farming or

hunting (farm , fishing, gathering)?

What other foods will you have?

Part 2: Economy

What type of currency (money) will you

use?

What jobs will you have?

How will people get a job? (complete

sentences needed)

Part 3: Education

Describe school in your society. (complete

sentences needed)

What do students learn about?

How will people be educated on their job?

(complete sentences needed)

Part 4: Laws and Government

Declaration of Independence – Write a

brief statement describing the reason why

you formed your utopian society. In this

statement you must answer the following

questions –

1.) What don’t you like about your current

society?

2.) How has the current society broken

your trust?

3.) Why do you feel the need to form a

more perfect society?

4.) How will your society be different?

5.) Does your society have some of the

same characteristics as your current

society? Yes or No – If yes, then tell which

ideas are the same.

Utopian Motto and Seal – Create a slogan

or motto that citizens of your society will

follow, and draw a utopian seal. Write a

brief description that explains the meaning

of the motto and seal that you chose.

Utopian Animal or Mascot – What animal

would best symbolize your society? Explain

your choice. (complete sentences needed)

List of Rules – Develop a list of at least 10

rules that all community members must

follow.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Governing Body – How will the government of this Utopian be structured? Will you have a democracy, anarchy, a monarchy, a dictatorship, or will you have a mixed government (combines elements of all types of government)? How will your government make decisions? Please give an explanation for your choices.

Who enforced the laws and what happens if someone breaks a law? (complete sentences needed)

Part 5: Culture and Lifestyle

Holidays and Celebrations – Create 5 or more unique holidays and celebrations that your society will have throughout the year. For each make sure you include a date and a reason why you chose these dates.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

What do people in your society do for fun? (complete sentences needed)

Describe where people live (all apartments, townhomes, etc.)

What role does religion play in your society? (complete sentences needed)

Section 2: Brochure Directions: on the following two pages, erase the text and fill in your information about your utopian

society. This is called a brochure. A brochure is a document that provides information. Your information

should try to persuade people to join your community.

1. Organized and neat

2. Accurate to your table above

3. No grammatical/spelling errors

4. Use images as well as text to advertise your community

Examples

Laws and Government

Any additional and relevant information.

Any images.

Geography and population

Any additional and relevant information.

Any images.

Economy

Any additional and relevant information.

Any images.

Title of Utopian Community

Your Name Block

Image

Utopian society slogan or motto

Any other information you want

Education

Any additional and relevant information.

Any images.

Culture and Lifestyle

Any additional and relevant information.

Any images.

Section 3: Poster Project

Directions: on poster, create a map of what your utopian project will look like. Use your table above

to help you organize your information.

Requirements:

1. Use the entire poster

2. Use color

3. Use ink, no pencil

4. Organized and neat

5. Accurate to your table above

6. No grammatical/spelling errors

7. Name (first and last) and block on the back of the poster

Examples

Example 1:

This project displays how you use the entire poster to create your Utopian

society. On your project, make sure you incorporate what is reflected on

your table.

Example 2:

This project goes over and beyond the expectations of the project using

3-D examples.

Example 3:

This project goes over and beyond the expectations of the project using

3-D examples.

Section 4: Checklist

Section 1: Gathering Information

1. Information is filled out in each box ____/11

2. Information is written in complete sentences (unless lists are required). ____/5

3. Information is written with details that help describe the utopian society. ____/10

4. Writing is organized with correct spelling and grammar. ____/2

Total: _____ /28

Section 2: Brochure

1. The brochure correctly follows the format given on the template. ____/5

2. The brochure uses relevant details from section 1. ____/5

3. The brochure uses language that persuades readers to move to that society. ____/5

4. The brochure uses images that are relevant and advertises your society. ____/5

5. The brochure is organized with correct spelling and grammar. ____/2

Total: _____ /22

Section 3: Poster

1. A minimum of a 20 x 30 inch poster is used to display the utopian society. ____/5

2. The entire poster is used to display the society (no “empty” space). ____/5

3. The poster uses color and ink (no pencil!) ____/5

4. The poster accurately displays an interesting view of how the utopia is set up. ____/20

5. The poster is organized with correct spelling and grammar. ____/3

6. Name (first and last) and block on the back of the poster ____/2

Total: _____ /40

Grand Total _____/90