BUILD A CITY

Introduction

Hello constructors, welcome to the construction site!

I hope you remembered your tools and your hard hats because today we will be doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Today we will be learning about the functions of a city and the importance of a sustainable city. After you will be designing and building a model of your own version of a city to present to the class. Before you begin your quest, I need you to be ready to create a plan and take notes on the different things you learn as you go. As you continue, I want you to think about 3 questions; What are some things that you see in your neighborhood or town that you'd like to include in your design? What are some buildings, services, or recreational spaces you'd like to include in your community? and what is the geographical terrain of your city?

LET'S GET PLANNING!

Task

Students will know and understand the rights and responsibilities and assume their roles of leadership and participation within a city.

Students will be able to recognize and value the vital importance of the Commons in our lives and for our future.

Students will design, implement, and assess actions in the service of their individual and collective vision.

Process

What is a law? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyP09S0UEzA

In this video, you will learn the importance of laws, responsibilities, and rights that you possess as a citizen.

Local Government: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs6lqZEe4Rk

In this video, you will learn the role and function of a local government within a city.

Let's Build A City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnnUid8Hof0

In this video, you'll learn how to develop a plan to properly execute the design and building of your city.

What is a sustainable city? : https://www.thezebra.com/resources/home/what-is-a-sustainable-city/

In this article, you'll understand the importance of a sustainable city and how this promotes community and better living.

Traits of a sustainable city: https://www.digi.com/blog/post/sustainable-city

With this article, you'll be able to identify the traits of a sustainable city.

Evaluation

Directions: Can you design the perfect city to foster community? You will use the information you have learned in this quest to design your own city. You will plan it and then build a model to share with the class. Think of creative ways to incorporate the listed elements that will encourage prosperity, community, and sustainability. You must include these elements:

____1. Businesses/ Industry

____2. Housing

____3. Transportation/ Streets/ Paths

____4. Greenspace

____5. Recreation

____6. Education

____7. Name Your City

Build A City Rubric:

	5 Excellent	4 Good	3 Adequate	2 Needs Improvement	1 Poor
All Requirements Included	Each requirement is included.	All but one requirement is included.	All but two requirements are included.	All but three requirements are included.	More than three requirements are not included.
Planning	Your city is well-planned with attention to livability and sustainability and all of the pull-factors mentioned above.	Your city is well-planned with attention to livability and sustainability and most of the pull-factors mentioned above.	Your city is somewhat well-planned with attention to livability and sustainability and some of the pull-factors mentioned above.	Your city gives attention to some of the pull-factors mentioned above.	Your city does not give attention to the pull-factors mentioned above.
Explanation	Each required component is explained and elaborated upon in the questions and foldable sketch.	All but one requirement is explained and elaborated upon in the questions and foldable sketch .	All but two components are explained and elaborated upon in the questions and foldable sketch .	All but three components are explained and elaborated upon in the questions and foldable sketch.	More than three requirements are not explained and elaborated upon in the questions and foldable sketch.
Model	You have built a model that clearly and creatively communicates each aspect of your city to your classmates.	You have built a model that clearly communicates each aspect of your city to your classmates.	You have built a model that communicates each aspect of your city to your classmates.	You have built a model that communicates some aspects of your city to your classmates.	Either you have not built a model or it does not communicate the aspects of your city to your classmates.

Conclusion

WELCOME BACK CONSTRUCTORS!

After this quest you should have a good idea of the ways you will not only design and build your city but the ways you will promote community and sustainable living within your city. This quest was created to show you the importance of knowing your role within society and having you tap into the power that you possess to create a better world for yourself and the people around you. Before you begin building your city, remember to have a clear plan and don't just think about your self, ask yourself if this will benefit everyone or just me? Building a McDonald's is great and all but what does this to to your health? hmmmm any way until next time fellow quester ! I can't wait to see the amazing things you come up with!!!

LET'S GET BUILDING !