Katie's+Utopia

=Katie's Utopia= Official Name of Utopia Proposed:

Directions: Please complete all sections of the proposal. You may do this one 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.


 * ~*under construction**

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

B. What is the time line for the creation and development of this Utopia? If you began building tomorrow, where will your society be in 5 years? In 50 years? In 500 years?
 * If I began building tomorrow then I'd want it to be completely done in a year. In 5 years, it will be the perfect and happy Utopia.**

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 will know all about it through adverts and websites that have information on them.**

II. Population and Demographics
A. Please indicate the projected population statistics here: Year one: number of women 50, men 50, children 25 Year fifty: number of women 300, men 250, children 100 Year five hundred: number of women 4,000, men 3,700, children 2,000

B. Does this Utopia have specific criteria for entry? If so, please list the criteria here. (Do not forget to list language(s) spoken.) If not, please proceed to the next section. - be unique - not judge others/care about what other people think of them - be theirselves - shouldn't be afraid to speak their mind
 * Every citizen must:

Languages: any language. Each language will have thier own section of the Utopia so they can communicate with people who speak the same languages.**

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

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?
 * The races are mixed. Any race is allowed and there is no discrimination or judging. If there is racial tension then the person who causes it is out.**

III. Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure
A. Education of citizens is an important aspect in most civilizations. How will this Utopia respond to the following issues: 1. Access to education Schools will be provided for k-12. Students 16+ are not required to attend school.

2. Curriculum taught and vehicle(s) for curriculum delivery Students will walk to school in the warmer weather and buses will be provided in the cold weather.

3. Value placed on the role of Educators

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

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

2. Observance of eastern and western religions as they currently exist vs. the creation of a new religion or many new religions? No one is forced into religion. It's not a main focus.

C. Arts and Entertainment: 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.) Literature is encouraged but if someone does not enjoy it then they will not be forced to continue. In school, however, there will be classes students are forced to take about literature.

2. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, acting, dance, etc.) In school, students are encouraged to take classes that have to do with fine arts.

3. Music (instrumental - classic, instrumental - contemporary, vocal, etc.) Music is a deeply focused part of this societly. All students must play some type of intstrument for a year.

4. Film (documentary, animation, fiction, etc.) Students will watch a documentaries about the problems on the earth and how they could fix them.

5. Sports Activness will be strongly encouraged to keep people in shape. Students will have a physical education class that they need to attend each day.

6. Value placed on the role of Artists and Athletes There will be a hall of fame for all of the well accomplished people.

D. Food: Will this Utopia have a national dish? What will be the prevailing cultural attitude toward food? (For example, necessary evil or daily joy?) There may be a national dish in the future but not at the moment.

E. How has your Utopia dealt with the following issues of social customs: 1. New vs. Old Holidays Holidays will be celebrated just like they are today. A new holiday will be created for the day of creation for this Utopia.

2. Social Classes (Are different groups of people viewed differently?) Everyone is viewed the same. Whether they are poor, rich, a different color, or a different race.

3. Notoriety, Celebrity, and Respect

4. Life goals, Hopes, and Dreams Children who have goals are encouraged to follow them and be who they want to be.

F. How are families structured in your Utopia? (Is there a concept of marriage? How do children interact with their elders?) There are families just like we have. People fall in love, they get married, and start a family. There is no specific timing for this. Anyone can take as long as they want to find who they want to spend the rest of their life with. Children respect their elders. No more egging houses on mischief night.

G. How do men and women relate to one another? Men and women are treated equally and recieve the same salary and respect.

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? This Utopia is on an island. It is located in the warm Atlantic Ocean down near the Carribbean. There is a dormat volcano located in the center of the large island. There is also a large forest with an array of animal and plant life.

B. What natural resources, if any, are available? How will they be used? Natural resources such as fruits and plants will be used for food, drink, etc. Solid molten rock will be used to keep houses sturdy and so many other things.

C. Is the climate suitable for agriculture? If so, what crops will be cultivated? Please make reference to population statistics for feasibility calculation. The climate is warm so it will be suitable for tropical agriculture like fruit. Bananas, pineapples, coconuts, papayas, etc.

D. How are jobs determined? What percentage of the workforce is dedicated to the survival and growth of the Utopia? Jobs are determined by level of knowledge, work ethic, and strength. A stronger and more fit person would work in feilds picking crops, working on farms, and doing construction work.

E. Is this Utopia notable for any particular crop (e.g. silk, kiwi fruit) or industry (e.g. postage stamps, fine furniture)? Its notable for it's tropical fruits and plants.

F. What, if anything, is imported? From whom? Food, supplies, and anything else needed is imported from America.

G. What, if anything, is exported? To whom? Fruits and plants are exported to certain parts of the world.

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

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
A. Community services 1. Health Care/Hospitals

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.