Introduction to Survival Minecraft
This class guides students through Minecraft survival mode, from login to defeating the Ender Dragon. Emphasizing strategy & resource management, participants will master essential skills & achieve key milestones. Join us for an adventure!
Erick Jordan
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each lesson in this Minecraft class will include a specific assignment designed to reinforce the concepts covered. At the end of each lesson, students will receive clear goals and tasks to complete in-game, such as gathering resources, building structures, or defeating monsters. Once the assignment is submitted, the teacher will review the work and provide personalized feedback, offering tips and suggestions for improvement. This feedback will help students refine their skills and strategies, ensuring they can successfully apply what they've learned in future lessons. The process is aimed at fostering continuous improvement and helping students build confidence in their Minecraft abilities.Certificate of Completion
Advancement unlocked! At the end of the Minecraft class, students will receive a Certificate of Completion that acknowledges their achievements and mastery of the course material.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this Minecraft class, students will embark on an epic journey, mastering essential survival skills such as harvesting resources, crafting powerful equipment, and defeating formidable monsters while exploring exciting new dimensions. The course features engaging video tutorials and detailed text walkthroughs to guide learners through every stage of the game. Students will be given tasks and assignments to practice newly learned skills in game. I strive to create a fun and laid-back learning environment, and I encourage students to message anytime for support or to simply discuss the game or class material. This ensures a supportive learning experience as students build their Minecraft expertise and enjoy the adventure.
Learning Goals
Resource Harvesting: Learn how to efficiently gather essential resources like wood, stone, iron, and coal.Sustainable Food Sources: Master techniques for farming, fishing, and animal husbandry to ensure a steady food supply.
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
The Basics
• Topics Covered:
o Gathering resources: Wood, Stone, Coal
o Crafting essential tools and items
o Using the Furnace for smelting
o Obtaining and managing food sources
o Crafting and using a Bed for respawning
o Mining Iron and crafting Armor
• Assignment: Complete a resource gathering and crafting challenge. Create a basic survival setup with essential tools and items. Lesson 2:
Combat and Defense
• Topics Covered:
o Understanding and preparing for combat
o Building defensive structures and towering for safety
o Fighting Zombies and Skeletons
o Effective use of Bows and arrows
• Assignment: Engage in controlled combat scenarios and document strategies used to defeat different types of mobs. Lesson 3:
Building a Base
• Topics Covered:
o Planning and designing a secure base
o Constructing essential facilities (storage, crafting area, etc.)
o Ensuring base protection against mobs
• Assignment: Design and build a functional base, incorporating defensive features and essential facilities. Lesson 4:
Developing a Village
• Topics Covered:
o Expanding your base into a village
o Building and managing structures for villagers
o Enhancing the village with useful features
• Assignment: Develop and document a village with functional buildings and systems for managing resources and villagers. Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this Minecraft class, the content is designed to be engaging and educational, but it's important to be aware of certain aspects that might be unsettling for some learners:
1. Monster Encounters: Minecraft includes various in-game monsters such as Creepers, Zombies, and Skeletons. These creatures can be startling or frightening to some learners. However, these elements are integral to the survival and combat aspects of the game.
2. Exploring Dangerous Dimensions: Students will explore dimensions like the Nether and the End, which contain hostile mobs and hazardous environments. These areas are intended for advanced players and might be intense for younger or more sensitive learners.
3. Safety Precautions: Learners should be encouraged to take precautions when navigating these areas and engaging in combat to avoid frustration or fear.
Official Rating:
Minecraft is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB. This rating indicates that the game is suitable for children aged 10 and up due to mild fantasy violence and some scary imagery.
Third-Party Tools and Accounts:
An individual Minecraft account is required for participation, as it allows access to the game and its features. The account should be set up with appropriate privacy settings and parental controls to ensure a safe gaming environment.
Family Information:
Please ensure that your child’s Minecraft account is properly configured with safety settings and that they understand the game’s content. If you have any concerns about specific content or need assistance with account setup, feel free to reach out for support.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Erick. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Furman University. I'm an online teacher, a martial arts instructor with black belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a business owner, and most recently, an aspiring author. I live at the beach in Florida with my wife (also an Outschool teacher!), our science-loving son, and our cuddly cat.
I believe learning should be fun and engaging and my teaching style definitely reflects that! My goal as a teacher is to inspire, empower, and entertain students while teaching things I'm passionate about - business, finance, martial arts, fitness, and video games. In my classes, be prepared for lots of laughter and silliness in addition to learning.
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