Pride House Minecraft Camp
In this two-day camp, learners will work together to create a house in Minecraft Java Edition that represents many members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jarrett McDowell
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learners will build a house in Minecraft Java Edition that represents different members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Each room in the house will be dedicated to a different group. For example, there may be a room with colors inspired by the intersex flag, or a room with colors inspired by the trans pride flag. As we work together on building this house, we will casually talk about what we are building, discuss design ideas, talk about what group each room is for, and have general conversation. Students can feel free to wear their Pride swag to class. Parents, please note that this class is only available for students who play Minecraft Java Edition. I will provide Java server information after enrollment. The class will be broken up the following way: Day 1- Create a design for the house and begin building Day 2- Begin decorations, add final touches, talk about Pride swag students may have. After the second day of class, I will upload screenshots of what we have built into our Outschool class page. My teaching style is very conversational. I generally ask students questions to get them talking and I also enjoy receiving questions from students. I play along with students in Minecraft and I will help them build. Lastly, parents please review the parental guidance section for more information.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify different parts of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Learners will develop their interpersonal skills as they discuss their ideas with their peers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The following topics may come up in conversation.
Swearing: Some learners may use swear words when talking.
Racism, Religion, and Politics: Some learners may mention these topics as they intersect with their identity as an LGBTQIA+ person. If this topic comes up, it will always be framed in the context of how the student presents it as long as it does not go against the existence of another member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Discrimination and Hate Crimes: Some learners may mention these topics when discussing different rooms in the house or talking about their experience as an LGBTQIA+ person.
Mental Health: Some students may mention suicide, depression, and other mental health matters while talking freely in class about their experience as an LGBTQIA+ person. My stance is that mental health should not ever be stigmatized and we will talk about mental health as a way to better understand the experiences of the person we are discussing for the week. If students share that they are having mental health concerns personally, I will encourage them to seek out an adult in their personal life that they can trust since I am not a certified counselor and I will message their parent and Outschool Safety.
Sex Work- Some students might mention sex work when discussing some famous or influential LGBTQIA+ individuals. When discussions of sex work come up, I will treat it as a job that some people had to do to survive while also recognizing that some people choose this career.
Supply List
Students will need Minecraft: Java Edition, the latest version.
Language of Instruction
English
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
152reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a gay man who works hard to stay aware of issues that affect trans members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially matters that affect African American transwomen. Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
