Lesson 5.1: Guided Inquiry Project Launch - Design Your Society
Culminating Project: Research, Plan and Design a New Society
π Project Launch
The Challenge: Design Your Ideal Society
Working in groups of 4-5, you will research, plan, and design a completely new society that addresses the challenges we've studied throughout this unit. Your society must integrate the indigenous governance principles and decolonized thinking we've explored.
This is a 5-week guided inquiry project where you'll work collaboratively to create a comprehensive society design that serves the collective good and honors cultural wisdom.
π Complete Teacher Framework
Comprehensive 5-week structured guide with detailed week-by-week progression, assessment rubrics, and cultural integration support.
Access Teacher Frameworkπ οΈ Interactive Design Tool
Step-by-step digital tool for students to design their society with interactive forms, progress tracking, and downloadable plans.
Launch Design Toolπ Project Timeline (5 Weeks)
Week 1: Research & Vision
Groups research existing societies, identify challenges, and develop their vision using cultural principles. Establish collaboration protocols.
Week 2-3: System Design
Design governance, economy, rights, culture, and environment systems. Apply indigenous principles and address real-world challenges.
Week 4: Refinement
Test systems for consistency, gather feedback, address potential issues, and prepare presentation materials.
Week 5: Presentation
Present society designs to community, defend design choices, and reflect on learning about systems and governance.