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Introduction

"The only thing tragedy gives us, it the opportunity to rebuild our life"

-Paulo Coelho

In today's world, there are many nations in danger of failing. Whether the cause is a financial crisis, civil war, inhumane dictator, or a series of natural disasters, there are dozens of countries with political instability. What happens if one of these countries fails? How will it be rebuilt?

Task

Essential Question: How will rebuild a failed state? Create a website on Google Sites that answers the essential question.

Section I: Introduction
- - Choose a country from the list of failing countries
    - Explain why this country is in Danger of failing based upon the fragile state index
  - Explain the history of the country, and possible historical causes for its instability.
  - Explain what event led the the country’s downfall. Students can choose from this list if they are having trouble.
  - Students will have to explain their plan for reconstruction.
    - Students generate a list of questions that need to be answered
- Section II: Students will research the Geography of their nation, how it affects their economy and security, and how it will be improved from the failed state.
- - Borders with other nations
  - Natural Resources
  - Areas to promote trade
  - Areas suitable for capturing energy.
  - Infrastructure (roads, bridges, airports, pipelines, ext.)
  - Connection to the lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe.
- Section III Religion
- - What is the history of religion in your country?
  - How Will religion be tied to other aspects of your civilization such as politics or Society and Culture.
  - Connect to lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe.
- Section IV: Students will create economic structures of their nation to ensure prosperity for their people
- - Economic structure (Free trade vs. Government Controlled ext.)
  - Use of natural resources
  - How resources will be allocated to their people.
  - How the nation will participate in global trade.
  - How the Economy will be improved from the failed state.
  - Connection to the lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe
- Section V: Students will create a political structure for their nation to ensure long term government stability.
- - Type of Government and explanation
  - Explanation on how the government will provide safety and security for its people.
  - Detailed description on the structure of the government.
  - Explanation on how the government will interact with the economy to promote prosperity for its people.
  - Explanation on how the government will provide for national defense.
  - Explanation on how the government will be self-sustaining, and be resourced.
  - Connection to the lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe.
- Section V: Society and Culture
- - What is the societal and cultural history of your nation?
  - How is the society and culture represented in the politics and economy of your country?
  - How will the country’s society and culture change in the 21st century?
  - Connect to lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe.
- Section VII: Science and Technology
- - How developed is your country currently in regard to science and technology?
  - What is your plan country’s plan to educate your people in science and technology so that they can improve the economy?
  - How can science and technology best be used in your country?
  - Connect to lessons learned from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe.
- Bibliography (Chicago style citation with footnotes)

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Process

Part I: Research

There will be many different roles and responsibilities throughout the process of this project. It is the responsibility of the group to delegate these roles. For each section academic section, research must be completed to answer all of the task questions.

Academic Sections:

Introduction
Geography
Religion
Economy
Politics
Society and Culture
Science and Technology

Part II: Website

After the research has been completed and all questions have been answered, group members must delegate the following responsibilities on creating the google site.

Website organization: Make sure the website is easily accessible to viewers, and that they can navigate the site easily.
Website Content: Make sure all sections are in the website, and that all questions have been thoroughly answered.
Website Images: Make sure all all sections have at least two images that add support to the content.
Reviser: Make sure the content of the website has no spelling or or punctuation errors. Make sure the images help support the content.
Leader: Makes sure the group is on task and helps with any sections necessary for completion of the project.
Reference Sage: This person makes sure that all resources are properly cited in the bibliography section.

Part III: Project Documentation

This task must be completed to add to the richness of the project. These should be done throughout the course of the project.

Photographer / Videographer: This role requires students to take pictures and videos throughout the project process. The photos and videos are compiled into a video presentation.

Resources

Introduction:

http://fundforpeace.org/fsi/

http://foreignpolicy.com/2012/06/18/10-reasons-countries-fall-apart/

Geography:

https://www.google.com/maps

http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/mining/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-mining---metals-sec/natural-resources-and-economic-overview-of-each-co.aspx

Religion:

http://www.uri.org/files/resource_files/WorldReligionSummary1.pdf

Economy:

http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/100314/whats-difference-between-market-economy-and-command-economy.asp

https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/w15.htm

Politics:

https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/sociology/economics-and-politics/politics-and-major-political-structure

https://www.usa.gov/organization-of-the-us-government

Society and Culture:

http://www.everyculture.com/

Science and Technology:

https://www.nap.edu/read/2054/chapter/18#195

Bilbiography

http://www.citationmachine.net/

Evaluation

Your website will be evaluated using the following Rubric:

Section

Introduction

This section answers all of the questions outlined in the project task, includes images, and citations.