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Let's Beat Minecraft! (Java/Computer)

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Ages 8-13

Self-Paced Class

Young Minecraft enthusiasts will journey across Minecraft to face the ultimate challenge: defeating the Ender Dragon. Players have the option to generate the same world seen in the videos so they can follow along 'block-by-block'!

Jake Butters

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

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1 year access

to the content

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

Beginner - Intermediate Level

Welcome to the Minecraft Ender Dragon Slayer Academy!

Follow along in this comprehensive and engaging multi-week class designed to take young gamers on an epic journey, with one primary goal, to slay the Ender Dragon! Players will learn and complete the necessary steps needed to beat Minecraft. Learners will generate the same world they see in the weekly videos so they can follow along 'block-by-block'.

By the end of this four-week adventure, participants will not only have conquered the Ender Dragon (in survival Minecraft) but also gained valuable problem-solving skills while having an unforgettable time.

Please check that your student has Minecraft Java Edition. Java is played on a PC or Mac. This course is not compatible with Bedrock Edition or Pocket Edition.

Learning Goals

Students will learn and complete the necessary steps to defeat the Ender Dragon and beat Minecraft.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Minecraft Basics

 We'll start with the fundamentals, gathering resources, crafting tools, crafting armor, farming, and building a base. This week is perfect for beginners or those looking to solidify their skills. We will also find diamonds and mine obsidian. 
The video is 42 minutes long.

Lesson 2:

Enter the Nether

 The objective for this class is to find and explore a Nether Fortress. The Nether is a dangerous place! Students will participate in navigating the nether safely, and will successfully obtain at least 8 blaze rods.
The video is 47 minutes long.

Lesson 3:

Locate Stronghold

 Using our now-acquired ender eyes we will take our food, weapons, tools, and armor and locate the stronghold. Along the way, we will look for additional resources such as arrows, bows, pumpkins, and food. Upon arriving at the stronghold, we will construct a secondary base. 
The video is 34 minutes long.

Lesson 4:

Enter the End

 First we will locate the portal room. Then after ensuring we have the proper resources to slay the dragon we will enter the end and let the battle begin. Students will target the end crystals, before slaying the dragon. 
The video is 32 minutes long.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Minecraft is rated as an "E for Everyone" game by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). However, it does contain some mild fantasy violence. You should be aware that the game involves combat against virtual creatures like zombies, skeletons, and the Ender Dragon. In this class, students will not join a server but play within their own private world. Gamertags will not need to be shared.

Pre-Requisites

Students should know the basic controls of Minecraft.

Supply List

Minecraft Java Edition $29.99: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-bedrock-edition-pc

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Meet the teacher

Jake Butters

Joined October, 2023

4.9

14reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been playing Minecraft for over 13 years. I have beaten the game multiple times, even in hardcore mode (Hardcore - if you die in Minecraft your world is lost)! Minecraft is one of the greatest games for creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! I'm excited to help your adventurer complete the game!