Utopian+Societies

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Activity 1:
Read.

**Activity** 2:
Blog #1: Category: Utopia To understand the type of society these people live in, we need to understand what the society is. Each is considered a 'Utopia' to their creator. What exactly is a Utopia? Look carefully at the different reasons listed as why utopias are created. Which one of the seven could you most relate to as a reason to create a new society? Justify your answer. Write a blog post. Submit to classroom.

Activity 3:
Blog #2 Category: Utopia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia

Experiments with Utopia America is a Utopian Experiment and always has been

Check out these modern day Utopian societies. Make a list of the pros and cons of each one. Submit on classroom. The Acorn Community of Virginia @http://www.ic.org/acorn/ The Farm in Tennessee @http://www.thefarm.org/index.html Twin Oaks Community in Virginia @http://www.twinoaks.org/ Whittier, Alaska @http://gizmodo.com/the-alaskan-town-living-under-one-roof-1678831641 Whittier Chamber of Commerce

**Activity 4:**
Look at these forward thinking cities. What ideas from these different ones appeal to you and why? Compile this information in your notes. World's Most Visionary Cities Real Madrid Silicone Valley billionaire - floating cities New Harmony

Activity 5:
Class discussion on information gleaned in activities 1 - 4. "If I were in charge of the World..." List the things you would want out of a new society. Utopia wiki

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