Country Creations

Ms.Bergin's civics class has been working on creating their own countries. The purpose of the project was to gain a better understanding of the intent of a constitution. Here are a few examples...




You could live in the Country of Courtagail in one of the five districts.....




If you love sports you would love the United Sports of Athletes.......




Does having a beaver as a dictator sound fun? Live in Happyland.......

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