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Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge pairs in-game builds and other projects with hands-on, IRL activities to create fun learning experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as in art, culture, and history.
List of contents
Introduction
What Can Minecraft Teach?
Minecraft in Schools
How to Use This Book
Minecraft Basics
Sharing Labs and Quests
The Minecraft Skill Set
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
Pistons, Rails & Redstone
LAB 5 Redstone Laboratory
LAB 6 All Aboard
LAB 7 Gravity Impact
LAB 8 Piston Power
Quest 3
Creative Thinking
LAB 9 Grow a Garden
LAB 10 Flying Machine
LAB 11 Creating Figures
LAB 12 Setting the Stage
Quest 4
Construction Zone
LAB 13 Map Maker
LAB 14 Let There Be Light
LAB 15 Crystals
LAB 16 Catch a Wave
Quest 5
Cycles in Science
LAB 17 Egg Farm
LAB 18 Build a Battery
LAB 19 Create an Ecosystem
LAB 20 Quantum Physics
Quest 6
Engineering Challenge
LAB 21 Code Your Commands
LAB 22 Chain Reaction Contraption
LAB 23 Pocket Solar System
LAB 24 Under the Sea
Extras
Lab Connections to STEM
Classroom Standards
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index
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
Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge pairs in-game builds and other projects with hands-on, IRL activities to create fun learning experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as in art, culture, and history.
