What makes for a successful civilisation?
First, go over these three questions to prep students for the project/activity:
- How do we define a “successful” state/civilisation?
- What should each math symbol represent? (+,-,x,/)
- What are some key variables, why are some variables weighted heavier than others?
- Extra: What defines an “unsuccessful” civilisation/state?
Ex. (Cultural+Economic+Technological Development) x Duration of Civ./State – (Civic Unrest x Corruption) = Positive then Successful, Negative then Unsuccessful
Key Goals:
- Why use multiplication w/certain variables over others?
- Identify the weight some variables as more than others?
- Identify differences between perspectives of different groups in the class.
Follow-up: List examples of each variable for a civilisation, decide if they balance out to be a successful or unsuccessful civilisation/state.