Let's Build a Zoo: An Interactive Minecraft Camp
In this four-day camp, students will learn how to research, take notes, and organize information by working together in class build the Minecraft International Zoo. Students will be playing Minecraft in class.
Erica Sirratt
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4.8
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
**To participate in this class, students will need to have Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Windows 10, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation, and Minecraft Mobile Edition for iPads & Android tablets. This class is NOT compatible with Java. Congratulations! You have been chosen to help build the Minecraft International Zoo (MIZ). The number one goal of the MIZ is to create an environment as close to each animal’s natural habitat as possible. In order to accomplish this, you will need to do extensive research on the different animals and their habitats. For each animal, you will need to recreate their home as accurately as possible within the walls of the MIZ. In this class, students will work on: - Research - Reading Comprehension - Note-taking - Organizing information - Citing Sources - Sharing information through writing The bonus part of this class is that students will also learn about zoology, technology, and working together. Day 1: The Primates - Introduction of the class - Discuss the details of the project (Students will receive a handout with all the details) - Tips for researching - Annotating/taking notes on the reading Minecraft Activity - Explore the zoo and build the primate enclosures from notes taken in class HOMEWORK: Research a reptile and take notes Day 2: The Reptiles - Practice reading comprehension skills - Review your research and notes - How to organize information and weed out unnecessary information Minecraft Activity - Work on the building the reptile enclosure HOMEWORK: Research a big cat and take notes Day 3: The Big Cats - Practice organizing and weeding out unnecessary information - How to share information through writing Minecraft Activity - Work on the journals for each enclosure HOMEWORK: Research an arctic animal and take notes Day 4: The Arctic - Review research, organization, annotating, and citations - How to translate this project into an essay Minecraft Activity - Finish working on the enclosures SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: To participate in this class, students will need to have Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Windows 10, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation, and Minecraft Mobile Edition for iPads & Android tablets. This class is NOT compatible with Java.They will also need to be able to interact in Zoom and play Minecraft at the same time. SKILL LEVEL: This class requires that students have prior experience playing Minecraft. We will be playing in peaceful, so beginner Minecraft players are welcome.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
To participate in this class, students will need to have Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Windows 10, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation, and Minecraft Mobile Edition for iPads & Android tablets. This class is NOT compatible with Java.
We will be playing using a realm, but gamer tags may need to be shared with the teacher privately to ensure students can play.
Supply List
**To participate in this class, students will need to have Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Windows 10, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation, and Minecraft Mobile Edition for iPads & Android tablets. This class is NOT compatible with Java.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
268reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. I have taught in homeschool co-ops and taught my own children to read and write. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. I have always been a lover of books and it brings me joy to share that passion with others. I play Minecraft with my family on a daily basis, so I will have the ability to play right along with the kids during class time.
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Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
