Campamento de paleontología en Minecraft: excavación en busca de artefactos prehistóricos (5 sesiones)

PLATFORM:
(Minecraft Java Edition for PC / Mac Only! Not compatible with Ipads, Kindles, Tablets, Phones, and Game Consoles)

SKILL LEVEL:
This program is meant for Basic level players. This program requires Moderate reading comprehension, Basic proficiency with computers, and no prior experience with Minecraft.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Come and join us in an adventure through history where you’ll walk among dinosaurs and discover how they shaped life on Earth. In this course, you’ll learn how paleontologists dig up the history of our planet. You’ll even discover fossils and artifacts of your own in a custom Minecraft experience. Like all Connected Camps programs, this class offers a project-based, exploratory classroom environment that sits at the intersection of learning and playing. After all, kids learn the most when they're having fun!

As a class we will work as a team as explorers of Minecraft to create a museum of artifacts and fossils like real world paleontologists. Through our discoveries, you’ll learn about what life was like for the creatures and people of the past.

During this camp, you will:

— Cover the history of paleontology and stratigraphy.
— Understand the impact that paleontology has on other fields of study.
— Dive into four sub-categories of paleontology: micropaleontology, paleobotany, invertebrate paleontology, and vertebrate paleontology! 
— Engage in interactive experiences and learn about dinosaurs and their history.
— Create your own museum to showcase your historical findings.

This is an interactive course where you’ll learn through a combination of group discussions and personal experimentation. At the start of each session, we’ll introduce new concepts and activities for you to explore in the Minecraft world. Throughout this course, you’ll search for fossils and artifacts as we show you their relevance to modern history. By the end of this course, you’ll get to show off your findings in a custom museum filled with your discoveries!

PARENTS: 
This program is designed for kids to connect their interests in dinosaurs and history with a game they love. Unlike traditional lessons, students will have the opportunity to participate in project-based work as paleontologists in the 3D world of Minecraft. Your child will learn the essential duties of these professions alongside the history of how human cultures and dinosaurs have changed.

This is a 5-session camp that balances discussion time with plenty of hands-on experience so students can cement what they’re learning and explore the topics they're interested in. We combine Minecraft with education so your child can engage their passions as they learn in a positive, interest-driven environment. Please note that we will be asking for your camper's in-game username so that we can add them to our server's safelist.