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:
Like Minecraft, most things in this world are made from basic building blocks. While our homes are constructed out of wood and concrete, we are a combination of bones, organs, and many other organic matter. Should we look deeper into humans, we’ll discover we all have trillions of cells… and these cells are actual living things! 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!

In this class, we’ll dive beneath the surface to show you what cells do and how they keep us alive.

Different cells have unique and specialized tasks and through Minecraft, you will discover how animal and plant cells function and differ from each other.

Over the course of 5 sessions, you will:

- Uncover the basic composition of a cell and what a single prokaryotic cell looks like.
- Compare the differences between plant and animal cells and identify what unique features each type of cell has.
- Learn how cells store information, duplicate, and transfer nutrients among each other.
- Explore the many ways cell components and cells interact with each other in Minecraft group activities.

Just like how Minecraft blocks work together to create masterpieces, cells work together at a microscopic level to create all living things. As we guide you through cell models and activities in Minecraft, you’ll also get to engage in explorative group discussions with others. By the end of this course, you’ll have a better understanding of life’s building blocks and why there’s so much life within us!

PARENTS: 
All complex life, including plants and animals, are made possible thanks to functioning multicellular organisms. Our virtual simulations and activities give students the opportunity to experience biology in Minecraft and how it shapes our world and everyday life. As students explore both single cell organisms and multicellular organisms they’ll engage in deep group discussions to solidify class learnings.

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.