Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create visual art inspired by Minecraft and understand the basics of art appreciation.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer with Minecraft, paper, pencils

Prep: Ensure Minecraft is installed and ready to use

Activities

• Explore Minecraft: Begin by exploring the Minecraft world and identifying interesting structures or landscapes.

• Sketching: Use paper and pencils to sketch the chosen Minecraft scenes or structures. Pay attention to details and shapes.

• Art Creation: Based on the sketches, create a visual art piece using different art mediums (e.g., crayons, markers, or colored pencils).

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Minecraft is a fun game where we can build and explore different worlds."

• "When we look at something in Minecraft, we can draw it on paper to make our own art."

• "We can use different colors and materials to make our art look like the things we see in Minecraft."