Here are general guidelines for crisis position papers for students to plan their crisis arcs
The Last Days of Pompeii
While smoke rises from Mount Vesuvius, a blanket of fear comes over the people of Pompeii. Assuming the roles of its inhabitants, from the stoic centurion guarding the city gates to the anxious merchant trying to secure his prized possessions. As the rumblings intensify, you’ll grapple with life-altering decisions, forge alliances, and face the inescapable fury of nature. In this historical immersion, the cataclysmic eruption of 79 AD unfolds before your very eyes.
Neolithic 9749 BCE: Mureybet
The year is 9749 BCE. The weather is getting hotter. Resources are getting scarcer. You must fight to survive as the end of the ice age causes a mass extinction of the animals you once hunted. You have a crazy idea to ensure your safety… “What if we all just lived together in peace?” Set in what is now Syria during the Neolithic Revolution, you will watch the development of one of the first known modern cities, Mureybet. When 20 families put aside their differences to form Mureybet, they must decide how to divide up scarce resources, utilize the unique specialties of each family, and protect themselves from the most dangerous weapon of all: town gossip. You will represent your family to the Mureybet Council. In one lifetime, the world will be changed forever.
The Pixar Theory
Step into the enchanting world of Pixar, where each film takes place within an intertwined and deeply connected universe. Picture a timeline where talking dinosaurs kickstart life, sentient machines roam the Earth, and superheroes rise to prominence. From toys coming to life to the era of sentient cars, and even the rise of bugs and animals with newfound intelligence, the Pixar Theory unfolds like a mesmerizing story. Magic and emotions intertwine, ultimately leading to a breathtaking reunion of these diverse elements. Welcome to the Pixar Theory, where the threads of imagination weave together beloved characters and fantastical worlds in ways you never imagined.
It’s Prime Time: The Dismantling of Amazon
In response to the US government looking to crack down on monopolies, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos have established a committee of employees meant to diversify and address its business framework. With the daunting task of swiftly restructuring the company as a whole and addressing a range of issues from labor unions to Amazon’s impact on hyper-consumerism, it’s a race against time. Will this committee reform Amazon’s unethical practices and create a sustainable business model, or will this business giant crumble under the trust-busting fist of the United States government?