Mission: Civilization | Learning activity

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This activity asks students to think about what they would bring on board a space shuttle if they were going to found a civilization on another planet. 

Students select an object and defend their choice with convincing arguments. They must also base their arguments on different foundations. 
 

Objectives

Secondary IV and V students will be expected to do the following: 

  • Think about the building blocks of a civilization 

  • Take a stance and formulate a clear thesis 

  • Develop arguments

  • Base their arguments on different foundations