Create Your Own Civilization
What is a civilization, and how do you build a strong and successful one? Over many millennia, we have seen numerous civilizations rise and fall; some civilizations being more successful than others. We will be studying US History as an example for establishing a government, citizenship and other elements of culture.
Introduction
In this expedition, we will be exploring the foundations of government through the creation of a virtual civilization. We will learn about different elements of culture as seen in different civilizations throughout history, such as government types, written language, social structure, religion, the arts, etc. You will showcase your knowledge by building your very own virtual civilization, incorporating all the elements of civilization we learned about throughout the cycle! *This is the expedition that you are able to use Minecraft for your final project!
Essential Questions
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What does it mean to be a citizen?
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Do we have certain responsibilities as citizens?
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What are the rules that are necessary to creating an orderly environment that is safe and productive?
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How do you define “the common good?”
Learning Objectives
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Understand the concept of a citizen
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of a citizen within a society
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Understand and apply the themes of culture
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Have a foundational understanding of political structures (specifically that of the US)
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Have an applied understanding of the geographical and social forces that shape a civilization