Lesson Plan
4 day class - Building a Minecraft Java Server 

Summary
Subject(s): 4 classes Building Minecraft Java server
Topic: Building a Minecraft Server together
Age: 7 to 12
Objective: Understanding the parts of a PC and knowing the steps to start your own personal Minecraft Java server at home. Includes PC components, different types of Minecraft servers, important files needed and how they work together, and add-ons that make your server more advanced. Your child will become their own builder on this private server. They will participate in teamwork that builds on the new knowledge learned during class. At the end of the schedule your child will have created a new world with the help of team members and the freedom to be creative and express themselves. 

Time Allotment: 55 min for each scheduled meeting

Learning Context

Class 1 - Minecraft Server files
What files are needed to run a Minecraft Java Server on your home pc
Different type of servers 
Class Project - Creating a server together
Team collaboration time:
Decide what type of city we will build
Go over MC City Building Guide
Making a plan
Creating our Server

Class 2 - Learning about Computers
Hardware - power supply, graphics card (GPU), your processor (CPU), RAM, fan, hard drive, motherboard
Software - java and Minecraft java
Monitoring your Computer 
Team collaboration time:
Making a plan continued
Join the server 

Class 3 - Building our Server
What are Resource packs
What are Plugins
Learn commands 
Team collaboration time:
Learning new commands
City Leadership
Everybody has a job
Joining the server

Class 4 - Building our Server
Using Resource packs
Using Plugins
Learn commands
Team collaboration time:
Choosing resources
Learning new commands
City Leadership
Everybody has a job
Joining the server
Review 
Q&A time
Last day on the server