๐ Guided Inquiry: Society Design Unit
Student-centered exploration where learners design their ideal society through collaborative inquiry and systems thinking.
Unit Components
Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans
Lesson 1: Society Exploration
Gallery walk and inquiry into different societies
โ CompleteLesson 2: Group Formation
Collaborative grouping and research planning
โ CompleteLesson 3: Government Systems
Explore governance models and design structures
โ CompleteLesson 4: Rights & Economy
Design economic systems and establish rights
โ CompleteLesson 5: Culture Integration
Weave cultural identity into societal design
๐ NewLesson 6: Presentations
Present designs and celebrate learning
๐ New6-Week Learning Journey
What is a Society?
Explore existing societies and identify key components that make communities function
Systems & Structures
Investigate how different systems (government, economy, education) interconnect
Government Systems
Explore different governance models and design decision-making structures
Rights & Economy
Design economic systems and establish rights and responsibilities
Culture Integration
Weave cultural identity and Indigenous wisdom into societal design
Presentations & Reflection
Present society designs and celebrate collaborative learning journey
Learning Outcomes
๐ฏ Systems Thinking
Understand how social, political, and economic systems interconnect and influence each other
๐ค Collaborative Inquiry
Develop skills in group research, democratic decision-making, and peer learning
๐ Cultural Responsiveness
Integrate Te Ao Mฤori perspectives and diverse cultural approaches to governance
๐ญ Critical Thinking
Analyze existing systems critically and propose evidence-based alternatives