Code, Craft, and Create with Minecraft and LEGO Robotics

Course access dates: Sept 1 - June 30 with asynchronous teacher support.

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Discover the power of technology in shaping a better world for both people and animals! Dive into the realms of robotics, automation, and engineering as we explore how these innovations can make our planet a brighter place.

Embark on an exciting journey in SpikeTown, a vibrant LEGO Community nestled within the virtual realm of Minecraft. Unleash your creativity as you blueprint with LEGOs, immerse yourself in the engineering design process, and bring your imagination to life in Minecraft.

Through the LEGO® SPIKE Essentials Set and Minecraft Education Edition, you'll not only learn about diverse biomes like aquatic, wetlands, tundra, grasslands, and deserts, but also understand and apply the engineering design process to solve problems. This engaging course will challenge you to think critically, solve complex problems, and gain confidence while having a blast!

Lesson 1: Get Started

• Learn to use Minecraft Education Edition
• Travel to Spike Town
• Access the LEGO Spike Essential Training Course

Lesson 2: Great Adventures
LEGO:

• Help build and program new experiences for the LEGO team
• Support LEGO team's exploration and play

Minecraft:

• Travel outside of Spike Town
• Rescue animals
• Bring animals to the Animal Sanctuary

Lesson 3: Amazing Amusement Park

LEGO:

• Take the Amazing Amusement Park Training Course
• Learn to make and test prototypes
• Add recreation elements to Spike Town

Minecraft:

• Return to Spike Town
• Add hospitality and recreation elements to the Animal Sanctuary
• Learn to attract visitors and raise funds

Lesson 4: Happy Traveler

LEGO:

• Take the Happy Traveler Training Course
• Help Spike Team solve problems during travels
• Focus on various points of interest in Spike Town

Minecraft:

• Visit points of interest in Spike Town
• Use problem-solving skills to connect locations via infrastructure

Lesson 5: Crazy Carnival Games

LEGO:

• Take the Crazy Carnival Games Training Course
• Learn to make and test prototypes
• Add more recreation elements to Spike Town

Minecraft:

• Return to Spike Town Amusement Park
• Expand the park using newly gained knowledge

Lesson 6: Spike Town Celebration