Working with a partner or in small groups design a "Welcoming Community Blueprint," envisioning a community that effectively and humanely accommodates an influx of new residents due to mass migration. This activity aims to develop our  understanding of the multi-faceted needs of migrants and the resources required to build inclusive, thriving communities.

Step 1. Focus on these aspects of community: housing, education, employment, healthcare, and community integration. 

Step 2. Identify the unique challenges each aspect of community might face when accepting an influx of new residents. 

Some questions to consider:

     - How can housing be made affordable and accessible?

     - What types of educational programs are needed to support children and adults?

     - How can local economies be adapted to offer employment opportunities for newcomers?

     - What healthcare services are essential for a diverse, growing population?

     - What community integration practices can help create a sense of belonging for new residents?

Step 3. Complete the action plan or "blueprint", incorporating creative and practical strategies to ensure the community's readiness to welcome and support newcomers.  Use either Version One or Version Two and finalize all slides in the version you choose.

After you have had time to play around in this future...we will come back to the present.

  - Adaptation for Different Groups: How could this activity be modified for different age groups and settings? What elements might need to change to ensure relevance and engagement for all  participants? In what ways does this promote inclusivity and accessibility for all learners?

  - Incorporating Technology: In what ways can digital tools or platforms (like virtual collaboration tools, online mapping, or simulation software) be integrated to enhance the experience? Could participants use digital storytelling, VR simulations, or AI tools to create and visualize their blueprints?  What assistive tech could be used to promote UDL?

  - Embedding Art: How can artistic expression be woven into the activity? Consider incorporating visual arts (like drawing or digital design for community maps), performing arts (like role-playing or dramatizations of scenarios), or multimedia arts (like video creation or augmented reality) to deepen engagement and understanding.

1. **No Tech Scenario**

**Adaptation**: Complete the project using only non-digital tools.

- **Poster and Models**: Students create physical posters and models to represent "The Welcome Party." Use materials like cardboard, clay, markers, and paint.

- **Storyboards**: Develop storyboards to illustrate the daily life and key features of "The Welcome Party" scenario. Each storyboard can highlight different aspects like community, technology, and environment.

- **Live Presentations**: Students perform live presentations or skits, acting out scenes from "The Welcome Party." This engages their creativity and public speaking skills.

- **Written Reports**: Handwrite detailed reports and essays on the various elements of "The Welcome Party." Use binders or folders to compile the reports.

- **Comparison**: Have one group do a No Tech Scenario and another group use tech - compare results, reflections, pros, and cons of both.

2. **Multi-Age Groups**

**Adaptation**: Form groups with students of different ages to promote mentorship and diverse perspectives.

- **Role Assignment**: Older students take on leadership roles such as project managers and mentors, guiding younger students in research, writing, and design.

- **Collaborative Workshops**: Hold workshops where older students teach younger students specific skills, like drawing, researching, or public speaking.

- **Peer Review**: Implement a peer review system where students give feedback on each other’s work, promoting collaborative learning.

- **Mixed Media**: Combine traditional and digital media, allowing students to explore various methods of presenting their vision of "The Welcome Party."

3. **Real-Life Community Service Project**

**Extension**: Add a community service component related to the vision of "The Welcome Party."

- **Sustainability Projects**: Partner with local organizations to work on sustainability projects like community gardens, recycling programs, or clean-up drives. Document these projects as part of "The Welcome Party’s" environmental initiatives.

- **Technology Workshops**: Organize technology workshops for the local community, teaching basic coding, digital literacy, or DIY tech projects. Relate these activities to the futuristic technologies envisioned for "The Welcome Party."

- **Awareness Campaigns**: Create awareness campaigns on issues like renewable energy, smart cities, or environmental conservation. Use the campaign to inform and involve the community, reflecting "The Welcome Party’s" societal values.

- **Fundraising Events**: Plan and execute fundraising events to support local causes or future-focused initiatives, such as tech for schools or environmental conservation efforts.

4. **Incorporate Cultural and Global Perspectives**

**Extension**: Broaden the project to include cultural and global perspectives.

- **Global Collaboration**: Partner with schools from different countries and have students collaborate virtually. Each group can present their vision of a future community considering their cultural and regional contexts.

- **Cultural Elements**: Integrate cultural elements into "The Welcome Party," showcasing diverse traditions, languages, and practices. Create a cultural festival as part of the presentation.

- **Language Exchange**: Include language exchange activities where students learn basic phrases in different languages and use them in their presentation.

5. **STEAM Integration**

**Extension**: Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into the project.

- **Engineering Challenges**: Design and build prototypes of futuristic inventions or structures envisioned for "The Welcome Party." Use simple materials like straws, rubber bands, and cardboard.

- **Art Installations**: Create large-scale art installations representing "The Welcome Party’s" landscape, technological advancements, or societal changes.

- **Mathematical Models**: Develop mathematical models and simulations to predict future trends and technologies. Present findings using charts and graphs.

6. **Storytelling and Creative Writing**

**Extension**: Focus on storytelling and creative writing to bring "The Welcome Party" to life.

- **Personal Narratives**: Have each student write a personal narrative from the perspective of a resident of "The Welcome Party," detailing a day in their life.

- **Fictional News Broadcast**: Create a fictional news broadcast set in "The Welcome Party," covering events, advancements, and daily life. Perform and record the broadcast as a skit.

- **Poetry and Prose**: Encourage students to write poems, short stories, or prose pieces that reflect the culture, technology, and environment of "The Welcome Party."

7. **Environmental Science Focus**

**Extension**: Emphasize environmental science and sustainability.

- **Eco-Friendly Models**: Build models of eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure using recycled materials.

- **Environmental Impact Studies**: Conduct environmental impact studies on current technologies and propose futuristic alternatives.

- **Green Initiatives**: Implement green initiatives within the school, such as planting trees or starting a composting program, and relate these actions to "The Welcome Party’s" sustainability goals.

8. **Interdisciplinary Approach**

**Extension**: Integrate multiple subjects to create a holistic project.

- **History Integration**: Research historical technological advancements and compare them with the future technologies of "The Welcome Party." Create timelines showing the evolution of these technologies.

- **Geography Mapping**: Create detailed maps of "The Welcome Party," including geographic features, infrastructure, and transportation networks. Use geography lessons to understand urban planning.

- **Economic Planning**: Develop an economic plan for "The Welcome Party," considering aspects like trade, employment, and resources. Simulate a marketplace or economic system.

Tech Tools (suggestions):

1. Speechify: For text-to-speech capabilities, allowing students to listen to written content, which is especially helpful for students with reading difficulties.

2. Atlas Primer: For enhancing understanding and retention through interactive learning modules.

3. ChatGPT or Other LLMs: To generate ideas, assist with research, and create content for the project.

4. Canva: For creating visual elements like infographics, posters, and slides.

5. Google Slides: For creating and presenting the final project presentation.

6. Google Docs: For collaborative writing and editing.

7. Miro: For brainstorming and organizing ideas using virtual whiteboards.

Tech Tools for Multi-Age Groups

1. Flipgrid: For creating video responses and facilitating discussions among different age groups.

2. Google Classroom: To organize and manage group tasks, assignments, and communication.

3. Padlet: For sharing ideas, resources, and collaborating on a virtual bulletin board.

4. Book Creator: For sharing ideas; allows multiple ways for participation

Tech Tools for Real-Life Community Service Project

1. Trello: For project management and tracking tasks in community service projects.

2. Instagram/Facebook: To document and share progress and outcomes of community service initiatives.

3. GoFundMe: For fundraising efforts related to community projects.

Tech Tools for Cultural and Global Perspectives

1. Zoom/Roam: For virtual collaboration with students from different countries.

2. Google Translate: To assist with language barriers and facilitate communication in multilingual projects.

3. Virtual Field Trips (Google Expeditions): To explore different cultures and global landmarks.

Tech Tools for STEAM Integration

1. Tinkercad: For designing and 3D modeling prototypes of futuristic inventions.

2. Khan Academy: For additional tutorials and learning resources on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

3. Scratch: For coding simple simulations or animations representing Zerophoria’s technology.

Tech Tools for Storytelling and Creative Writing

1. Book Creator: For creating visually engaging stories and books.

2. Wattpad: For writing and sharing creative stories and getting feedback from peers.

3. Audacity: For recording and editing audio for storytelling and podcast projects.

Tech Tools for Environmental Science Focus

1. Google Earth: For mapping and exploring geographic features of Zerophoria.

2. iNaturalist: For conducting virtual environmental studies and identifying plant and animal species.

3. SketchUp: For designing eco-friendly buildings and urban layouts.

Tech Tools for Interdisciplinary Approach

1. TimelineJS: For creating interactive timelines comparing historical and future technological advancements.

2. ArcGIS: For creating detailed maps and geographic analysis.

3. SimCity: For simulating urban planning and economic systems in a gamified environment.

General Collaboration and Productivity Tools

1. Google Chat or another similar platform: For team communication and collaboration.

2. Asana: For project management and task tracking.

3. Dropbox/Google Drive: For file storage and sharing.

Accessibility and Inclusion Tools

1. Read&Write: For supporting reading and writing through text-to-speech, word prediction, and other assistive features.

2. Mote: Record everything from questions to answers to help students get the information.

3. Learning Ally: For audiobooks and reading support for students with dyslexia.