Supplemental (45 hr +)

Grades 3-5

Through The Ages With Minecraft

Teach history through immersive learning using one of the most popular video games: Minecraft.

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Overview

Journey through time, explore ancient cultures, and create your own civilizations with Though the Ages: Minecraft. Using game-based learning, participants will travel across 6 eras in human history, from the Paleolithic Era to the Industrial Revolution, and practice the Science of Reading along the way. 

This course is recommended for grades 2-5 with no prior experiences needed. It is best suited for students who:

  • Have interest in Minecraft or collaborative gaming
  • Learn well through hands-on experience
  • May be struggling with engagement in Language Arts or Social Studies

Features

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6 Minecraft Edu Worlds

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Game-based Curriculum

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Comprehensive Lesson Plans

Course Breakdown

In this course, students are introduced six eras of human history through custom-built Minecraft Edu worlds that simulate the different eras.

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The Paleolithic Era

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The Neolithic Era

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The Iron Age

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The Classical Era

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The Middle Ages

industrial plant

The Industrial Revolution

In this course, students will:

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Discover, design, and recreate historical wonders

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Explore antient cultures and customs

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Engage in immersive storytelling

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Strengthen collaboration and digital citizenship skills

Bring to Your School
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Hardware/Software Requirements

  • Laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • Headphones
  • Minecraft Education Edition (one license per student)
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