Project 1 – Create Your Own Country!
Assignment:
Your teacher, Mr. Smith, has given you one billion US dollars! – but there is a condition! You must use the money to create a nation, using the cash to benefit and build up this nation.
Things to consider when spending the money for a country:
- getting land (using your climate knowledge to pick a nice place!)
- building up an economy
- developing land and natural resources
- how to attract immigrants/citizens
- political situations in your region
- security and defense
The rules:
- For imagination’s sake, any land that you find for sale from an actual government is usable for your purposes. Land bought from private citizens is already claimed by a country.
- Actual land is not the only thing on which nations are built. Ocean platforms, sea-floor domes, vertical cities, nation-ships, and even moon settlements are possible (yet not practical!)
- You may NOT attack other nations to get land until after you have established your own country first – but this is not recommended. You might be labeled as a terrorist organization! (which would hurt your grade!)
- You may ally with your classmates’ nations in class for economic purposes, but you may NOT merge countries – and you may NOT attack another classmate’s nation.
Required parts to turn in:
1.) Maps (2) – They must be colored.
a. Topographical – This map should show landforms of your nation. One half-page description of the climate, natural resources, and land features should be attached
b. Political – Make sure this map includes your capital and how you divide province and city governance. It may also include neighboring countries.
2.) Constitution
This must be at least one page in length and include what kind of government your nation has, how it functions, and why.
3.) Flag, Motto, and Coat of Arms
Your nation must proudly display its colors and symbols to the world! Your flag and coat of arms must have symbolic meaning for your country. A nation’s motto defines its purpose and outlook, such as “Majulha Singapura” [Onward,
4.) Demographics
This is a half-page summary about your nation’s population, such as ethnicity, religion, language, and economic status.
5.) Development Summary
At least one page in length, this section will detail how your one billion dollars was spent to develop your nation. Tell what you did and why you did it that way.
6.) 5-Year Plan
In order to continue to be prosperous, you must plan ahead now that you’ve spent all of your one billion dollars. In your five year plan, write at least one page on how your nation will continue to thrive, grow, and develop. Include such things as defensive additions, economic or cultural trends, and population growth.
Cover Sheet
All of these things should be put together in a folder or binder of some kind that you can turn in to Mr. Smith on Tuesday, 11 September, 2007. On the front of this should be a cover sheet with the following information:
- Student’s Name
- Nation’s Name
- Nation’s Flag
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