World War I History in Minecraft
Make World War I come alive in the world of Minecraft! (Available on ALL devices that run Minecraft Bedrock Edition)
Teacher Josh (Star Educator)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(423)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
No mandatory homework will be given. Optional challenges and additional reading will be provided for those that want to learn more. Minecraft gives students the opportunity to learn and explore History on their own.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
CLASS EXPERIENCE: MINECRAFT BEDROCK EDITION. This edition can be played on PC, Mac, Android and iOS. We will NOT be using Minecraft Java Edition I ALSO TEACH THIS LESSON ON MINECRAFT JAVA EDITION. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER CLASSES OR CONTACT ME. AGE RANGE: This class is designed for all ages and skill levels. Basic knowledge of English and Computers will be highly beneficial. Prior experience with Minecraft is not required. CLASS OVERVIEW: In this course we will learn about life during World War I. World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was known at first as the Great War and the War to End All Wars. It was the largest war that the world had seen up to that time. Most of the battles took place in Europe and the Middle East. More than 8 million soldiers and sailors died, and more than 20 million were injured. The war was so bad that many people thought no one would ever start another war. However, the results of World War I helped to cause World War II, which broke out in 1939. We will take a tour of a battlefield in World War I through the game of Minecraft. We will see the trenches up close and personal while seeing the chaos of a battlefield. We will experience World War I like never before! World War I should not just be kept in the history books.
Learning Goals
In this class we will start in a battlefield and walk through the trenches. On our tour we will see what soldiers had to go through. We will learn why World War I started. By adventuring through this battlefield we will gain a unique insight into what life was like during World War I. We will learn what soldiers died for. We will get to explore an incredible piece of history! History will be brought to life!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the topics being discussed will involve sensitive topics, such as religion and war. This course will provide multiple viewpoints and come from a neutral standpoint. History is not always positive and this course will reflect this. The class is designed for children and is suitable for all ages.
Supply List
A Minecraft account (also known as Minecraft Bedrock Edition) must be purchased by the learner. Learners will receive access to the Minecraft server address to connect to. Minecraft Java Edition will NOT work. A pair of headphones and microphone are also needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
423reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching for over 6 years now. I have taught many different subjects to many different students. I am a fully qualified teacher who specializes in teaching history. My Bachelor Degree is in History and I have taken multiple child protection courses.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 157 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-18 learners per class
