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100 Super Fun STEM Activities and Lessons for Fans of Minecraft! NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
Kids won’t need to be nagged to dive headfirst into this collection of over one hundred STEM activities and challenges. Science, technology, engineering, and math all come to life on the pages of each colorfully-illustrated lesson in this book, inviting gamers to use the same kinds of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills they enjoy using in their favorite video game:
Minecraft.
Combining STEM ideas with the fun elements from the game (diamond swords, zombies, redstone traps) allows for deeper understanding and authentic connections to the world where kids live and play. Stand back as they go beyond rote learning and enjoy having the freedom to take risks, form theories, and pose unique solutions to complex real-world problems.
Whether they’re learning binary code, considering the laws of physics, or delving into architectural design, they’re finding new interests and building confidence in the classroom and beyond.
- Perfect for video-game-loving kids who want to learn more about STEM
- Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations and photos to guide readers of all ages
- Helps encourage creativity and problem-solving skills
This forward-thinking workbook challenges young Minecrafters to use their natural creativity and problem-solving skills to address real-world problems—and have fun doing it
About the author
Stephanie J. Morris is a former K-12 science teacher with nearly twenty years of teaching all ages and grade levels. She has a Master’s Degree in Biology and enjoys working as an educational consultant, writer, and curriculum developer.
Summary
100 Super Fun STEM Activities and Lessons for Fans of Minecraft!
Kids won’t need to be nagged to dive headfirst into this collection of over one hundred STEM activities and challenges. Science, technology, engineering, and math all come to life on the pages of each colorfully-illustrated lesson in this book, inviting gamers to use the same kinds of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills they enjoy using in their favorite video game: Minecraft.
Combining STEM ideas with the fun elements from the game (diamond swords, zombies, redstone traps) allows for deeper understanding and authentic connections to the world where kids live and play. Stand back as they go beyond rote learning and enjoy having the freedom to take risks, form theories, and pose unique solutions to complex real-world problems.
Whether they’re learning binary code, considering the laws of physics, or delving into architectural design, they’re finding new interests and building confidence in the classroom and beyond.
- Perfect for video-game-loving kids who want to learn more about STEM
- Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations and photos to guide readers of all ages
- Helps encourage creativity and problem-solving skills
This forward-thinking workbook challenges young Minecrafters to use their natural creativity and problem-solving skills to address real-world problems—and have fun doing it
