Hour of Code 2020 (Inclusion)

All Ages

Computer Science

Service Learning & Social Good

Social and Emotional Health

Use block-based or Python code to bring two villages together. Students also explore themes of empathy, diversity, inclusion, and cooperation.

Submitted By: Minecraft Education

January 4, 2021

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Skills

Character
Collaboration
Critical Thinking

External References

Localized Educator Guide and Answer Key

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Educator Guide

Unabridged educator guide for Hour of Code: A Minecraft Tale of Two Villages.

Coding Answer Key

Answer key for coding exercises in Minecraft Hour of Code 2020 lesson.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers about the 2020 Minecraft Hour of Code.

Print Flyer

Printable flyer encouraging students to participate in the 2020 Minecraft Hour of Code

Digital Flyer

Digital flyer encouraging students to participate in the 2020 Minecraft Hour of Code.

Minecraft Hour of Code 2020 World File

World File for Hour of Code 2020

Certificate of Completion

Printable certificate for students who successfully complete the 2020 Minecraft Hour of Code.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Install Minecraft: Education Edition by visiting https://aka.ms/HourofCode2020
Watch the intro video to get acquainted with this Hour of Code theme
Watch the walkthrough video to get a better understanding of how to start the lesson and navigate the world
Open the world and play through
Download a copy of the answer key
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THEME OVERVIEW

For centuries, the Villagers and Illagers shared the same space but seldom interacted with each other. Now you can use the power of code to bring the two villages together. Players will experience empathy and compassion for their neighbors, learn cooperation and inclusion, and embrace the diversity that makes us all uniquely special.

This year’s lesson is offered in both Blocks and Python.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson the students will:

Understand the importance and benefits of diversity, including the role of diversity and inclusion in a community
Understand bias and recognize how it may cause harm
Create coding solutions that include sequences, iteration, and loops
Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions
Iterate on coding solutions to complete a task