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=G.R.A.S.P.S= //( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.)// =Understanding(s)=
 * Goal || ** To create a functioning government for the new civilization NASA started on Mars. ** ||
 * Role || ** Political Scientist ** ||
 * Audience || ** The panel of NASA's transition to Mars team ** ||
 * Setting || ** Our world is ending soon; we need to create a civilization on Mars ASAP. The political scientist with the best prospective government will become the leader their government on Mars. ** ||
 * Presentation || ** A promotional video to explain all of the components of their government. This will also persuade the panel of ** ** NASA's transition to Mars team that their government is the best option. ** ||
 * Standards || ** Oral Presentation Rubric - Pitch 25%, Content 20%, Stays on Topic 15%, Collaboration 15%, Speaks Clearly 15%, Time Limit 10% **
 * iMovie Rubric - Intro 15%, Content 20%, Delivery 20%, Graphic and Music Enhancement 20%, Technical Production 10%, Originality 15% ** ||
 * // there are different purposes of constitutional government at the state and federal level. //
 * // there are other forms of government in the world. //
 * // there are certain roles citizens have in their community, state, country, and world. //

=Introduction= // "THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!! Believe it or not, the existence of the human race depends on you!  //// Click on the "Task" page to get started, our future is in your hands, good luck!" - President Obama //

=Task= // To save the human race, NASA is creating a team to start a new civilization on the planet Mars. As part of the construction, NASA needs someone to develop a new structure of government for Mars. Luckily, you are a political scientist eager to develop this new government. You will be presenting in front of NASA's transition to Mars team to pitch your new creative government system through oral presentation and a persuasive promotional video. If chosen, you will be given a guaranteed spot as leader of the newly designed government on Mars. //

// NASA is looking for the three following criteria in this government system:  // =Conclusion= //(Tie everything the participants have done back to the Goal. Why did they go through all of this? Tie the scenario to the real world. Remind them of the "Big Idea" that they were supposed to gain from this, just in case they didn't make the connection on their own. Don't get preachy. If you ask a question here, it has to be rhetorical. No work or assignments should be included. Short is good.)//
 * // General structure //
 * // Laws and rules //
 * // Citizens roles in the government //