What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. I don't know if we should exactly call it "homework" ;) but these super fun projects will keep you busy, entertained and learning!Class Experience
In this class, we will learn all kinds of things about chocolate through a collection of read-aloud stories, projects, videos, games, and activities. Plus, put your Minecraft building skills to the test with an epic chocolate build challenge! All About Chocolate 🍫Discover how chocolate is made 🍩Learn about the life and work of Milton Hershey, chocolatier 🍫Complete a chocolate-themed word search 🍩Participate in a not so melted chocolate-themed scavenger hunt 🍫Design your own chocolate bar on paper 🍩Minecraft build challenge: Design a chocolate factory or a life size candy bar build 🍫Write a sweet chocolate acrostic poem 🍩Play a chocolate fun fact game where you will learn all kinds of cool chocolate information All versions and skill levels of Minecraft are welcome! Students will not need to share gamer tags or build in a server together. Builds will be done on each student's own Minecraft game
Learning Goals
-get introduced to new vocabulary in the amazing read aloud book:
Milton Hershey: Hershey's Chocolate Creator by Joanne Mattern
-practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the puzzles and games
-exercise creativity with the design project
-try your hand at writing with the acrostic poetry
-learn fun facts that involve history, science, and more
-be excited about learning!
-HAVE FUN!
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Discover how chocolate is made and complete Minecraft chocolate build challenge
Lesson 2:
Play a chocolate fun fact game to learn all kinds of cool chocolate information
Lesson 3:
Design your own chocolate bar project
Lesson 4:
Participate in not so melted chocolate-themed scavenger hunt
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is intentionally designed for students with unique learning needs. As a neurodivergent educator, I offer a wide variety of multi sensory activities to support many different learning styles such as ADHD, autism, 2e and more!
Parental Guidance
Students do not need to share gamertags as all Minecraft builds will be done in each student's individual world.
Supply List
-print out the PDFs for class projects and activities -basic coloring supplies
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Kenyon College
I have taught over 5,000 students on Outschool and countless others outside the platform. I have been using Minecraft in my classroom for more than 3 years and I also have three kids of my own who all learn differently so I have years of experience teaching to a wide range of styles. I use this same multi-disciplinary, play-based approach to learning in my homeschool, and not only are my kids learning so much - they LOVE it!
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