Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of history and how it relates to the world of Minecraft.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer, Minecraft game

Prep: Ensure Minecraft is installed and ready to play

Activities

1. Explore the historical aspects of Minecraft: Visit different in-game locations and discuss how they resemble real historical places.

2. Build a historical monument: Choose a famous historical structure and recreate it in Minecraft, discussing its significance as you build.

3. Create a historical timeline: Use Minecraft to build scenes from different time periods and discuss the events that took place during those times.

First Grade Talking Points

• "History is all about learning about things that happened a long time ago. In Minecraft, we can explore places that look like they are from the past."
• "We can build things in Minecraft that look like real historical buildings. It's like being a history architect!"
• "We can make a timeline in Minecraft to show how things have changed over time. It's like creating a history storybook."