Monday, December 10, 2018

Dec 10 -Ideal Society Mini Project

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome back and Happy Monday! Today in class we will be working on applying our understanding of government and economic systems. Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objective:
  • Examine governmental and economic concepts through analyzing and discussing different systems
Agenda:
  1. History Today
    1. Prompt: Tell me!
      1. Identify and quickly describe (from memory) the 4 types of economic systems from class on Friday.
  2. Google Classroom -Ideal Society MIni Project
    1. Working with your table group, you will spend the week creating a functioning government and economy from scratch. 
    2. The document is shared through Classroom. 
      1. One person in the group will need to make a copy of activity, title it with the class period and table group number, and share it with the other members of the group.
      2. Each group member will need to type their neme and a color designation they will use for their contributions to the project.
    3. Government
      1. Write a rough outline of how your government would work (2-3 Paragraphs)
        1. The form of government(s) used
        2. Who holds the power and how (people, king, dictator, etc.)
        3. Examples of how the government functions (laws, social welfare benefits, infrastructure)
      2. Identify the 10 most important laws for your society
        1. How do these laws reflect your government type?
    4. The Economy
      1. Write a rough outline of how your economic system would work (1-2 paragraphs). 
      2. How are goods (food, water, gas, electronics, medicine, etc…) controlled and traded among the people and the government?
    5. Graphic Poster
      1. Your poster may be propaganda for your society or just a patriotic representation of the country you are proud to call your own! Your poster must include:
        1. Symbolic representation of both your government and economic system
        2. Must be colored and use space effectively to display your country
          1. Colored pencils and markers are available in class for you to use.  (Neatness counts!)
        3. Must include a flag (What do the colors/images on your flag represent?)
Homework:
  1. Review for Final Exam
    1. A handout of the Final Study Guide was given in class.
That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen. Hope that you have a great week! Take care!
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