Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about English, History, Math, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies through the lens of Fortnite.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer or tablet with internet access

Prep: None needed

Activities

• English: Write a short story about your favorite Fortnite character. Include details about their adventures and battles.

• History: Research the history of video games and create a timeline. Include when Fortnite was released and its impact on gaming.

• Math: Practice counting by tallying the number of wins you achieve in Fortnite during the lesson.

• Physical Education: Create a Fortnite-inspired workout routine. Include jumping jacks for looting and squats for building structures.

• Science: Explore the science behind the weapons in Fortnite. Research how they work and why some are more powerful than others.

• Social Studies: Learn about different cultures represented in Fortnite characters. Discuss how diversity is important in gaming.

Talking Points

• "Let's use our imagination to create a story about our favorite Fortnite character. What adventures will they go on?"
• "Video games have been around for a long time. Can you guess when the first video game was created?"
• "Count with me as we tally your wins in Fortnite. How many wins did you get today?"
• "Time for some exercise! Let's do some jumping jacks like our Fortnite characters do when they find loot."
• "Did you know that some Fortnite weapons are based on real-life science? Let's learn how they work!"
• "Fortnite has characters from different backgrounds. Why is it important to have diversity in games?"