To help you get started teaching with Minecraft, we’ve compiled some key resources – including sample lessons, starter worlds, training videos, and connections to other Minecraft educators to make the implementation of Minecraft in your classroom as smooth as possible.
Inspired by the sustainability commitments outlined in Microsoft’s Annual Sustainability Report, Sustainability City is designed so that players can explore and learn how sustainable processes work in real life, including the components of a sustainable home, managing waste products, generating electricity, responsible forestry, and more.
Our newest release brings bees to Minecraft: Education Edition! To help you make the most of this new feature and get your classroom buzzing we have created eleven brand-new NGSS aligned lesson plans developed with the American Beekeeping Federation’s Kids and Bees program.
Minecraft can help you bring your Science curriculum alive. Try these beginner lessons and worlds to engage your students' problem solving, technology, and communication skills.
Explore the station in Minecraft then continue your learning with this set of ten hands-on lesson plans.
This collection of lessons and worlds is presented to help demonstrate the diverse ways Minecraft can be used to create immersive and engaging educational experiences in your classroom. Use these activities and worlds as they are, or as a starting point to adapt to your students' needs.
Use the unique chemistry features of Minecraft to engage your students in the classroom.
Explore hundreds of lessons created by educators around the world, for students of all ages.
To help you use Minecraft effectively in your classroom, we have included a variety of special features to make lesson creation and assessment easier. The trainings below will introduce you to these features and help get you started teaching.
There is a strong community of teachers and experts who are passionate about the power of game-based learning, and experienced in using Minecraft in the classroom. From the basics of installation to the finer points of creating compelling learning activities, these educators can help you at any point along the way.
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