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Creating a Utopia

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Project Title

Creating a Utopia

Project Description

Using dystopian novels as an example of society gone wrong, students are challenged to consider ways in which they can influence the future for the better. This project integrates content from Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies as students build their own utopia from the ground up. Their ideas for a perfect society are showcased through a 3D scale model and a digital media broadcast.

Learning Objectives

  • Bio-Med Science Academy Attributes
  • Developing Science Practices and Techniques
  • Exhibition and Presentation
  • Writing Process
  • Reading Analysis

Subjects

  • Science
  • Math
  • ELA
  • Social Studies

Grade Levels

  • 8th

“First we had to find a perfect location for our utopia, and then we had to find out what made the utopia a utopia. We had to consider food, jobs, transportation, and shelter. I loved how our project turned out! It was fun, entertaining, unique, and had an awesome national anthem!”   – CJ D.