Class

Minecraft Education Club

Instructor

Kim Moody

Ages

Grades K-6

Day

Thursdays 

Dates

April 9, 16, 23,30, May 7, 14,21,28  (8 sessions total)

Time 

3:05 - 4:30 pm (supervised snack break and outside play 3:05-3:15)

Location

Ms K Moody’s classroom 234

Registration Fee 

$130

Supply fee of $5 to use a Minecraft Edu license for the duration of the after-school program.

Description

In this fun after-school program, students will use and play Minecraft Edu to complete weekly build challenges, both individually and in groups. Students will learn programming and coding, planning, asset management and critical thinking skills all while playing Minecraft! Weekly challenges include building comic board storyboards within Minecraft, creating and inventing vehicles, designing accessible playgrounds, exploring architecture and community landmarks, pixel self-portraits, building a treehouse, designing a rollercoaster... and so many more!

Minecraft: Education Edition is a version of Minecraft specifically designed for use in educational contexts to promote creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment.  Additions to the original game include a library of lessons and activities that address curricular standards in all areas of STEAM (Steam, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).

Devices will be provided for use in the after-school class. Students do not need to purchase Minecraft, as Minecraft Edu accounts will be provided.

Minecraft appeals to all ages, so this club is open to students in grades K-6. Students may be grouped by age for the builds, if necessary. 

Minecraft: Education Edition prepares students for the future, building future-ready skills like creativity, problem-solving, and systems thinking and nurturing a passion for play!