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Survive home-schooling with these free Minecraft lessonsLesson blocks
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If you’re looking for something to keep your children occupied while school’s out, Microsoft are here to lend a hand. They’ve made a bunch of lessons fromMinecraft’s Education Edition available for free, including a tour of the International Space Station, marine biologist roleplay, and the promisingly-titled: “Bees!”.
Microsoft have also madethe full version of the Education Editionfree for all learners and teachers with access to Office 365 Education.
Here issome advice about home-schooling, from professionals who all stress the importance of keeping things creative and fun. Enter: Minecraft.
“Thanks to creators Everbloom, Jigarbov, Lifeboat, Razzleberries, The World Foundry, Blockworks, and Imagiverse you can explore renewable energy, marine biology, Greek history, and more! The worlds include lesson plans like creative writing activities, build challenges, and tricky puzzles.”
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I imagine their educational value will vary widely, but part of the point is to keep kids occupied while they’re trapped indoors. I like the idea offixing a townwhile learning about energy and power systems, for instance, ortinkering with fractals.Marine biologist roleplayhas already attracted Nate’s attention. You can find the full collectionhere.
The lessons are free to download until June 30th. If you’re interested in the more structured lessons and entire courses found in the full Education Edition, you can check if you’re eligiblehere.
Pro tip: Minecraft is also good forgraduation ceremonies.
