Step 1: Set up Minecraft education
Make sure you have the latest version installed. You can check your version and update if necessary with these instructions.
Global build challenge: peace with nature
Join Minecraft and UNESCO in a global build competition to design sustainable solutions for your communities that help us live in harmony with nature. Students are invited to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Minecraft Education with curriculum to support teachers. Submissions are due on November 19.
Step by step
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Setup Minecraft education
Read the prompt & form a team
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Read the prompt & form a team
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Build in the custom world
Submit your creation
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Submit your creation
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Step 2: Explore the Challenge & SDGS
Invite your learners to join the Peace with Nature Challenge with our video trailer, lesson plan, and submission guide. Students will participate in small teams to design and build their sustainable solution in Minecraft Education.
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Step 3: Build in Minecraft
Students build their sustainable solutions in the custom 'Peace with Nature' world available in the in-game lesson library for Minecraft Education. Learn about sustainable development by meeting characters in Minecraft.
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STEP 4: Submit to Win Prizes
Create a short video and description of your Challenge build. Submit via the Challenge submission form by November 19 for the chance to win special Minecraft prizes. Winners will be announced in December.
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND CURRICULUM
Deepen student learning with Peace with Nature Challenge community events and extension activities.
Take a Virtual Field Trip
Sign up to take your class on a virtual field trip to learn about the UN Sustainable Development goals from UNESCO experts.
Download Curriculum Guide
Download our teacher’s guide to the Peace with Nature Challenge to facilitate deeper learning.
Go Beyond with Unesco
Learn more about how UNESCO is protecting the planet and inspiring youth climate action.
Teach Sustainability with Minecraft
Explore standards-aligned lessons for teaching climate change, sustainability, ecology, and STEM in Minecraft Education.
