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WELCOME TO ECOPOLIS An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

WELCOME TO ECOPOLIS An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners. THE PEOPLE OF ECOPOLIS. ECOPOLITANS Consumers. HEAD HONCHO. The leader has great responsibility as well as many privileges. Once elected, he or she receives a $5,000 salary. BIG DEAL.

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WELCOME TO ECOPOLIS An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

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  1. WELCOME TO ECOPOLISAn Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  2. THE PEOPLE OF ECOPOLIS ECOPOLITANS Consumers Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  3. HEAD HONCHO The leader has great responsibility as well as many privileges. Once elected, he or she receives a $5,000 salary. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  4. BIG DEAL The assistant leader supports the Head Honcho while also advocating for the Ecopolitans. Once elected, the Big Deal receives a salary of $3,000. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  5. DEEP POCKETS The treasury chairperson regulates the money supply of Ecopolis. He or she must collect taxes, keep government accounts straight, and oversee banking. Upon election, he or she receives a $2,000 salary. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  6. MONEY BAGS The bankers keep the banks’ accounts straight and manage loans for Ecopolitans. Each receives a salary of $1,000. Bankers qualify for their positions by performing well on the Banker Selection Qualifier. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  7. ECOPOLITANS The engine of Ecopolis, the consumers must find a way to increase their assets to achieve the Ecopolitan dream! Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  8. THE ECOPOLITAN DREAM All Ecopolitans, from the Head Honcho to the consumers, have the same dream . . . to own a little piece of heaven in PREFERRED SEATING! Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  9. PRIVILEGES Those who work hard and realize their dreams are able to enjoy special privileges in preferred seating. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  10. COST Preferred seating comes with a hefty price tag! Owners who purchase preferred seating with loans must continue to make interest and principal payments on time. Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  11. RISING COST OF PREFERRED SEATING Fifth seat for sale: $18,000 Fourth seat for sale: $16,000 Third seat for sale: $14,000 Second seat for sale: $12,000 First seat for sale: $10,000 Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  12. WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  13. EVERYONE PAYS TAXES Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  14. INTERACTIONS IN ECOPOLIS ECOPOLITANS Bank A Bank B BIG DEAL HEAD HONCHO DEEP POCKETS Ecopolis An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners

  15. NOW, IT’S UP TO YOU! Can you achieve the Ecopolitan dream?

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