Essential Questions for 11th Grade project
Each of the following questions must be answered in detail. Research should be done on the general concept of "UTOPIA," as well as on the specific questions raised, so that your answers will be informed and thorough. Your first, immediate step is to create an outline. This outline will demonstrate your strategy for answering the questions. As always, DO YOUR BEST WORK (smile)
How would you define a utopian society?
Has the concept of utopia changed over time and/or across cultures and societies?
What are the ideals (e.g., freedom, responsibility, justice, community, etc.) that should be honored in a utopian society?
Why do people continue to pursue the concept of a utopian society?
How do competing notions of what a utopian society should look like lead to conflict?
What is the purpose and / or consequence of creating and/ or maintaining a dystopian society?
Is utopia attainable? At what cost would it be worth attaining?