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Use screen time together and learn! These labs feature six quests to be played in Minecraft and teach math, science, art, and architecture.
List of contents
Introduction
What Can Minecraft Teach?
Minecraft in Schools
Gamification
How to Use This Book
Minecraft Basics
Sharing Labs and Quests
Quest 1: Using Your Inventory
Lab 1 Do You Mine?
Lab 2 It’s Electric!
Lab 3 Setting a Trap
Lab 4 Fire When Ready!
Quest 2: Textures, Patterns, and Landscapes
Lab 5 Please Be Seated
Lab 6 Banner Play
Lab 7 Cookies!
Lab 8 Garden
Quest 3: Timeless Architecture
Lab 9 When in Rome
Lab 10 Flying Machine
Lab 11 The Architect
Lab 12 Scale
Quest 4: The Arts
Lab 13 Michelangelo
Lab 14 Beethoven
Lab 15 Shakespeare
Lab 16 Picasso
Quest 5: Game Design
Lab 17 Fire Away
Lab 18 Be Careful Where You Step
Lab 19 Abandon Ship!
Lab 20 Across the Finish Line
Quest 6: Future Thinking
Lab 21 City Planning
Lab 22 Culture
Lab 23 Fun and Games
Lab 24 Mushroom Stew
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index
Bonus: Sticker Badges
About the author
John Miller is an instructional coach and former middle school science and history teacher with 30 years' experience. He holds a master's degree in educational technology and instructional design from San Diego State University. He has been recognized as a Google Innovator, Microsoft curriculum developer, Minecraft Education lesson designer, and as a finalist for California Teacher of the Year. In 2017, John was granted a Fulbright Teaching Award, which provided an opportunity for him to work with the Ministry of Education in Singapore to explore the effectiveness of game-based learning in the classroom. He is the co-author of Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids and Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids. John lives in Paso Robles, California.Chris Fornell Scott is the executive director of Woven Learning and Technology, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers engaging, hands-on workshops for underserved youth. Passionate about empowering young minds, Chris is dedicated to inspiring a love for learning and providing opportunities for kids from diverse backgrounds. Outside of his professional role, Chris is a loving husband and proud father of three teenage boys. He loves the ocean and is always eager to learn new things, continually seeking ways to grow and expand his horizons. He is the co-author of Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids and Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids. He lives in Tustin, California.
Summary
Use screen time together and learn! These labs feature six quests to be played in Minecraft and teach math, science, art, and architecture.
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"The greatest strength of this volume is that Miller and Scott have found a way to combine skills in Minecraft with real-life experiences." - Booklist Online
