Operation Civilization

I just finished working with two groups of students on a project called "Operation Civilization" - one of my favourite challenge centres!  Here, the students designed their own country, based on Earth. 

 I made the parameters "based on Earth" so that the students would not veer off into fantasy land realities, but instead, look at concepts that are real to us on Earth:  concepts of government, leadership, economics, trade, national identity, and nation building.

 So, students had a great time designing and thinking about their countries...

 This student placed her country near Italy and thought about government, and trade, and natural resources.  Her motto was "A nation of peace"

 All students made a quiz about their nation that the other students had to complete after each student went around the classroom and read about each others projects.

 Many of the students created island communities.

 This student created an underwater civilization...the criteria was "as long as you can justify and speak to it... and take questions from the audience" then you can do it!!!

 Some students created models.

 Others drew detailed maps...

 Most importantly, they all LOVED sharing their ideas with each other!

Thank you my creative OPCIV students who joined me this year in designing your own country.  You were all magical and wonderful to work with.