What's included
21 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Are you looking for an engaging and interactive way for your child to learn about science, chemistry, and physics? Our program, "Science of Minecraft: Chemistry & Physics," uses the popular video game Minecraft as a virtual laboratory to teach kids about STEM topics through design, crafting, and testing experiments. In this program, students will explore physics concepts such as potential and kinetic energy, speed, acceleration, and gravity. They will also learn about atoms, molecules, and elements in chemistry labs, experiment with the periodic table, and create compounds using molecules to witness fascinating reactions like sparklers, glowsticks, and floating balloons. This self paced multiweek course is designed for students that are between 10 to 15 years old and is perfect for all skill levels as no prior experience is required. Our student-centered learning approach projects encourage learners to have hands-on experiences. Our program focuses on teaching the following topics: - Understanding chemistry with a focus on atoms, molecules, and elements - Exploring physics with a focus on potential and kinetic energy, speed, acceleration, and gravity - Creating Minecraft-based lab work focused on the periodic table and learning about chemical reactions - Learning how Minecraft can be used to build with concepts like physics in mind - Learning how Minecraft can be used to experiment with elements, explore the periodic table, and create chemical reactions Each week, our class structure is focused on the specific topic of study. Students will participate in hands-on activities, experiments, and projects to help reinforce their understanding of these concepts. We will also use visual aids such as slides and video clips to keep our classes engaging and informative.
Learning Goals
Become familiar with chemistry with a focus on atoms, molecules and elements
Understand physics with a focus on potential and kinetic energy, speed, acceleration and gravity
Syllabus
21 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
The Scientific Method
Learn about the Scientific Method and how it works. Review the basics of Minecraft and start building a One Chunk Challenge.
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
One Chunk Labs
Create your own laboratory to conduct experiments in a 16x16 grid.
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Ice to Meet You
Learn about chemistry and compounds and how to craft Ice Bombs using different elements shown to you in our science lab.
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Our First Experiment
Using the scientific method, see if you're able to craft up some answers about chemistry in Minecraft.
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The students will use Minecraft Education Edition for this program.
Supply List
You will need to purchase a Minecraft Education Edition Account. Mac OS, iPad with iOS10 or higher, or a Chromebook. Here is the enrollment page to purchase Minecraft Education Edition License. https://www.flemingcamps.com/product/minecraft-education-edition-license/. If you are using an iPad we suggest having a second device for watching the videos. You will need to download the latest version of Minecraft Education Edition - https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/get-started
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
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Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly21 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 8-16