The Sustainability Lab is a course that aims to teach students about sustainable living in a fun and interactive way. This course stands out from the rest as it takes place in a scale replica of Earth, years in the future, where society as we know it has been destroyed. The game requires players to rebuild society by building sustainable villages and taking care of the environment. Through this virtual experience, students can learn about the impact of human actions on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices.
What you’ll get
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Students will learn about renewable energy sources, biomes, biodiversity and the ideas surrounding sustainable design thinking 7 generations ahead.
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Students will apply redstone schematics to conceptualizing the storage and generation of renewable energy.
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Students will learn how to build a StoryWorld in the context of surviving a catastrophic natural disaster.
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Students will be able to create a protagonist that generates empathy for their situation.
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Students will learn about governance, how do your people make decisions? Consensus, monarchy, majority, or anarchy.
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Connect real-world issues of sustainability to Minecraft, and learn from it.
Join the club!
Chapter 1
Build your shelter, find and clean your water, plant and grow your sustainable farm, and construct a shelter for your animal.
Chapter 2
Build a disaster bunker, a disaster alarm, resident housing, and a beacon or signal.
Chapter 3
Choose your sustainable energy source! Pick one of any:
Hydro
Solar
Wind
Nuclear
Geothermal
Unique / Sci-Fi
Chapter 4
Create a nether portal, make a nether highway to connect with other students, start a nether store for the trade of goods and services, and design a banner for your village
Chapter 5
“Weekly Goals” page is updated every week for ongoing students! Here we will dive deeper into tasks such as governance, economics, expansion, and conservation. We also adapt to students ideas and learn through a sustainable lens.
What others are saying:
Minecraft Java StoryWorld class where students build sustainable villages through the exploration of renewable energy and redstone.
Any other questions?
Interested in joining or have any questions? Set up a 15-minute meeting with us! We’ll answer any questions you may have and help see if this is the right choice for you.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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"My teaching style is based on emergent design that acknowledges student voice and choice. I have 20+ years teaching experience in almost every subject and am constantly inspired by student creativity and imagination when they are given an engaging challenge that is relevant to their lives."
- Stefan Rasporich, M. Ed., founder of Infinite Mind Pictures Inc. and creator of "The Learner as Protagonist" learning theory
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This class is taught in English.
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A Minecraft account is required. If you do not have a Minecraft account, we will provide you with one upon sign up. Learners will be given the Minecraft server address to connect to, or you can follow the course in a single player world.
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55 minutes per week in class, and as much time as you want to play outside of meets!
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Students have the choice to sign up through any of the available time slots weekly through our Calendly:
Mondays 7:00 - 7:55 PM MST
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:55 PM MST
Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:55 PM MST
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:55 PM MST
Wednesdays 7:00 - 7:55 PM MST
Fridays 5:00 - 5:55 PM MST
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Our recommended age is between 8-13, but it is very flexible.
Have any other questions? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you!