Celebrate Black History Month
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February 2021
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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

For Black History Month, explore the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., identity, the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter movements, and the history of inspiring changemakers around the world. Students can experience four new lessons and a free demo world that’s available free for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook.

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SUSTAINABILITY CITY

Explore sustainable living in an epic urban world and six new lessons for Minecraft: Education Edition. Students journey through Sustainability City to learn about clean energy, responsible forestry, water reclamation, recycling, energy-efficient homes, and food production.

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MINECRAFT CODING TUTORIALS

If you want to focus on a specific coding concept in an environment spanning beginner and advanced lessons, these coding tutorials are the place to start! Learn how to use loops, sequencing, conditionals, variables, and functions in block coding, JavaScript, or Python. Find these lessons in our Computer Science Subject Kit.

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MEET MAX BROOKS, AUTHOR OF MINECRAFT: THE MOUNTAIN
On March 25, give students the chance to meet author Max Brooks as he discusses his all-new book, Minecraft: The Mountain, a follow-up to New York Times bestseller Minecraft: The Island. Max is a huge fan of the game—especially as a tool for educators—so encourage your learners to bring their questions! We’ll also walk through an exciting new world for Minecraft: Education Edition and a lesson plan inspired by the book. Pick the session that works best for you!
9:00 AM PT         4:00 PM PT
Minecraft: The Island
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WRITING SURVIVAL FICTION WITH MINECRAFT

Surviving the night in Minecraft can be a source of inspiration for a surprising subject: creative writing! Huddle close to the fire and find out how Canadian educator Jim Pedrech uses survival mode to help students develop material for their narratives. Read the story on our blog.

 
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MINECRAFT AT JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

With more than 100,000 students, Jefferson County Public Schools is Kentucky's largest school district. They've been using Minecraft: Education Edition for remote learning across the curriculum, and support for Chromebook is helping them reach more students than ever before! Hear about their journey in this video.

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