Kaitlyn's+Utopia

=Utopia Proposal= Official Name of Utopia Proposed: **//__Relaxapalooza__//**

Directions: Please complete all sections of the proposal. You may do this as one page or many connected pages. You may use media to enhance your ideas, but all media must be cited correctly and used with the permission of the creator. You may weave these answers into a story or you may answer them all directly. Please copy this page onto a new one (labeling it with your first name or blog user name only) and start from there.

I. Origins
deliberate creation versus accidental creation:**
 * A. How will this Utopia come into being? Be very specific about

One day, a group of friends were taking a nice boat ride around a group of islands. They then heard a loud noise coming from the back of their boat. The engine was stuttering nonstop. As one of them ran to the back of the boat to fix it, the motor detached from the boat and dropped into the depths of the ocean. They were stranded. They all jumped into a lifeboat and paddled around. All of the islands were inhabited by who they thought were crazy people. Then, a huge ocean wave rushed over them. They all awoke on a beach. They had no idea where thy were, but this island seemed to be a magical place. thy figured if all of those islands had all of their own customs and beliefs, they should make a place, where everybody believes in what they believe in.

If you began building tomorrow, where will your society be in 5 years? In 50 years? In 500 years?**
 * B. What is the time line for the creation and development of this Utopia?

This utopia can only spread to the size of the island (which is not large.) When all of the building is complete, and people move in, the utopia will be done growing. The only thing that will change is the people.


 * C. How do people find out about your Utopia? Do people accidentally stumble across it through exploration? Is a member of the society telling the story of the utopia?**

People find out about the utopia by exploring and coming a cross it. (I don't understand the second question)

II. Population and Demographics
A. Please indicate the projected population statistics here: Year one: number of women 5, men 5, children 5 Year fifty: number of women 15, men 15, children 20 Year five hundred: number of women 20, men 20, children 30

the criteria here. (Do not forget to list language(s) spoken.) If not, please proceed to the next section.**
 * B. Does this Utopia have specific criteria for entry? If so, please list

Yes to enter the island the people will be asked questions about their beliefs, if they do not match the beliefs of the utopia, they will be turned away. Any spoken language or race is accepted, because people will be taught the relaxapalooza language when they get there, and the belief of the utopia is to never discriminate against anyone else, and to be accepting of everyone.

citizens in this Utopia?**
 * C. What are the specific skills, if any, possessed by the first generation of

The people who first inhabited relaxapalooza knew how to build structures and the basic survival skills. as time went on they learned more about how to make things better for living.


 * D. How does your Utopia deal with the concept of race, especially in its incecption (beginning)? Does it have only one race? Does it allow mixed race bonds to be formed?**

Relaxapaloozans are accepting of any race. If you believe in what the relaxapalloozans believe in, you will be accepted.

**III. Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure**
1. Access to education**
 * A. Education of citizens is an important aspect in most civilizations.**
 * How will this Utopia respond to the following issues:

Schools will be built within the community. students will be able to attend these school with a small yearly tuition fee.


 * 2. Curriculum taught and vehicle(s) for curriculum delivery**

Most of what is used in relaxapalooza isgrown here. If it isn't, the Relaxapaloozan boat is sent to the mainland once a month to get supplies.


 * 3. Value placed on the role of Educators**

Educators are very important to our community.

1. State sanctioned religion vs. multiple religious traditions**
 * B. How will this Utopia address the following issues regarding religion?

will be required? What will enforcement procedures entail?**
 * a. If a state sanctioned religion, what level of observance

currently exist vs. the creation of a new religion or many new religions?**
 * 2. Observance of eastern and western religions as they

Most great societies encourage the flourishing of the full range of human talents. (Note: do not address censorship in this section; see the Government section) How will this Utopia accommodate the following activities: 1. Literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, etc.)**
 * C. Arts and Entertainment:

In school, students have a language arts class where they learn all of the above, such as students in a regular public school.


 * 2. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, acting, dance, etc.)**

Children will learn all of these in a mixture of classes.

vocal, etc.)**
 * 3. Music (instrumental - classic, instrumental - contemporary,

Children will learn these in music class. Music will be held once a week, and is designed in a way all students will enjoy.


 * 4. Film (documentary, animation, fiction, etc.)**

Sometimes when students behave well all week they are awarded with "Movie Friday" they get to watch movies as well as learn about how they were made. They will also get to act out some scenes in the movie.


 * 5. Sports**

A Physical Education class will be held once a week to teach the students about their bodies and how to stay active, as well as learn some fun new games.


 * 6. Value placed on the role of Artists and Athletes**

Every individual in Relaxapalooza is respected just as much as the next person. Everyone is valued for their individuality.

the prevailing cultural attitude toward food? (For example, necessary evil or daily joy?**)
 * D. Food: Will this Utopia have a national dish? What will be

food is very important to relaxapaloozans. It is a daily joy and is celebrated very much. they eat what they grow so the food is always healthy.

1. New vs. Old Holidays**
 * E. How has your Utopia dealt with the following isues of social customs:


 * 2. Social Classes (Are different groups of people viewed differently?)**


 * 3. Notoriety, Celebrity, and Respect**


 * 4. Life goals, Hopes, and Dreams**


 * F. How are families structured in your Utopia? (Is there a concept of marriage? How do children interact with their elders?)**


 * G. How do men and women relate to one another?**

IV. Industry, Agricultre, and Geography
A**. What is the geography of this utopian place? What are the major geographical features (bodies of water, mountains, canyons, etc.)? What does this place look like?

B. What natural resources, if any, are available? How will they be used?

C. Is the climate suitable for agriculture? If so, what crops will be cultivated? Please make reference to population statistics for feasibility calculation.

D. How are jobs determined? What percentage of the workforce is dedicated to the survival and growth of the Utopia?

E. Is this Utopia notable for any particular crop (e.g. silk, kiwi fruit) or industry (e.g. postage stamps, fine furniture)?

F. What, if anything, is imported? From whom?

G. What, if anything, is exported? To whom?**

**V. Government**
of this Utopia.
 * A. Describe and, if possible, name the informing political philosophy

C. Describe the level of participation in the following governmental activities: 1. Choosing/removing leaders

2. Creating/changing laws

D. What are the “checks” on governmental power, if any?

E. How does this government support or suppress the expression of individual ideas?

F. What are the methods and means of law enforcement and military operations (both peace keeping and war making): 1. At the local level?

2. At the national level?

3. At the international (or global) level?

G. What type, if any, of diplomacy will this Utopia use?

H. What type, if any, currency will this Utopia use?**

**VI. Infrastructure**
1. Health Care/Hospitals
 * A. Community services

2. Libraries

3. Fire protection

4. Other

B. Urban planning 1. Types of homes (single-family, multiple-family, apartment complexes, long houses, etc.

2. Zoning for industrial and warehouse areas

3. Recreation centers

C. Funding

1. Taxes

2. Contributions from industry**

**VII: Reaction to Society and Other Utopias (You may want to wait until you have finished your reaction novel in order to complete this section)**

 * A. How is your Utopia a reaction to the utopia that you read about in your independent novel?

B. What historical precedents (or from other works of fiction) have influenced your Utopian ideas?

C. How is your Utopia a reaction to the society that you are living in?**

**IX. Unique Features of this Utopia**

 * Please use this section to elaborate on special aspects of your Utopia which did not fit any category on the proposal form.**