Playing Fortnite

Math

• Strategic thinking and decision-making as they plan moves and calculate the best approach to win or survive.
• Coordinate mapping and spatial awareness as they navigate the game’s terrain and find their way around the virtual world.
• Resource management and budgeting as they strategize on using limited in-game resources effectively.
• Probability and statistics as they make predictions and analyze outcomes during battles or loot drops.

Outdoor Education

• Understanding topography and weather patterns within the game’s environment.
• Learning about survival skills and strategies that are translated from virtual to real-life outdoor scenarios.
• Developing teamwork and communication through playing in teams and coordinating strategies with friends.
• Exploring different terrains that can spark curiosity and interest in outdoor environments.

Physical Education

• Hand-eye coordination and motor skills are enhanced due to the fast-paced nature of the game.
• Improved reaction time and decision-making as they swiftly respond to in-game events and make split-second choices.
• Understanding the importance of taking breaks and stretching to avoid the physical strain of prolonged gaming sessions.
• Developing an understanding of healthy gaming habits, including time management and balance with physical activity.

Science

• Understanding of physics, especially in relation to projectile motion and the effects of gravity on virtual objects.
• Introduction to environmental science through the game’s ecosystems and the impact of virtual actions on the environment.
• Introduction to technology and game development concepts through the understanding of how the game is created and functions.
• Exploring game-related science topics such as camouflage, animal behavior, and survival tactics.

Through playing Fortnite, students can continue to develop their critical thinking skills by discussing in-game strategies with friends and applying them to real-life games and scenarios. In addition, they can engage in creative writing tasks to develop Fortnite themed stories or design their own game levels.

Book Recommendations

• Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life by Bryan R. Johnson: A captivating story that presents coding and gaming concepts in an engaging and educational way.
• How to Be a Math Genius by Mike Goldsmith: Packed with fun math puzzles and games that can be related to in-game strategies and tactics.
• The Great Outdoors Games and Puzzles (National Geographic Kids) by Stephanie Warren Drimmer: Offers outdoor-themed puzzles and games that can connect virtual adventures to real-life exploration.