Objective

By the end of this lesson, Fletcher will be able to build a simple house in Minecraft using different materials and tools.

Materials and Prep

• Minecraft game installed on a computer or tablet
• Basic knowledge of how to move and interact in Minecraft

Activities

• Activity 1: Gather Materials
  In Minecraft, explore your surroundings to collect wood, stone, and other materials needed to build your house.
• Activity 2: Plan Your House
  Use a pencil and paper to sketch out the design of your house before building it in Minecraft.
• Activity 3: Build Your House
  In Minecraft, start building your house block by block, using the materials you collected and following your plan.
• Activity 4: Decorate Your House
  Add windows, doors, furniture, and any other decorations to make your house unique and cozy.

Talking Points

• Building in Minecraft is like building with virtual Legos.
  "In Minecraft, we can use different blocks to create amazing things, just like building with Legos!"
• Each material in Minecraft has different properties.
  "Some materials are strong, like stone, while others are easy to break, like wood. It's important to choose the right materials for our house."
• Planning helps us build better structures.
  "Just like drawing a map before going on an adventure, planning our house design can help us build it faster and better!"
• Decorating adds personality to our creations.
  "Adding decorations to our house makes it feel like a home. We can let our creativity shine through our decorations!"