Creating a Government Guidelines
Creating a Government Guidelines
Directions- Pretend you are shipwrecked on a deserted, uncharted island,
with no chance of being rescued. You need to work together as a group to
build a community (≈ 50 people). To do so, you must create a guidebook for
the community.
Directions- Pretend you are shipwrecked on a deserted, uncharted island,
with no chance of being rescued. You need to work together as a group to
build a community (≈ 50 people). To do so, you must create a guidebook for
the community.
Your guidebook should include
 The name of your island.
 How will you govern your island (Democratic, Monarchy, etc.)? And
why?
 Rules for your island. And, what if any, will be the punishment for
those who do not obey rules?
 A flag for your island (Which you must create).
 A map of your island.
 A national anthem (song) for your island that everyone has to sing.
 How much time per day will you allocate for the following duties:
o Hunting & fishing for food
o Gathering food
o Cooking food
o Making shelter, building roads
o Exploring the rest of the island
o Caring for the ill
o Other
Your guidebook should include
 The name of your island.
 How will you govern your island (Democratic, Monarchy, etc.)? And
why?
 Rules for your island. And, what if any, will be the punishment for
those who do not obey rules?
 A flag for your island (Which you must create).
 A map of your island.
 A national anthem (song) for your island that everyone has to sing.
 How much time per day will you allocate for the following duties:
o Hunting & fishing for food
o Gathering food
o Cooking food
o Making shelter, building roads
o Exploring the rest of the island
o Caring for the ill
o Other
All group members must sign the rulebook, because they agree with the
rules.
All group members must sign the rulebook, because they agree with the
rules.
All groups will present the information to the rest of the class, including your
national anthem.
All groups will present the information to the rest of the class, including your
national anthem.
Creating a Government Scoring Guide
Creating a Government Scoring Guide
Type of government, why?
Rules/laws
Flag
Map
Anthem
Duty list
Presentation
Total
10
10
5
5
5
5
10
= 50 points
Type of government, why?
Rules/laws
Flag
Map
Anthem
Duty list
Presentation
Total
10
10
5
5
5
5
10
= 50 points