Minecraft STEAM II with Snap Circuits

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

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Take your Minecraft STEAM skills to exhilarating new heights! Building on the foundation of our popular Minecraft STEAM I course, this advanced adventure challenges you to transform your thriving settlement into a dazzling tourist hotspot.

You'll apply complex STEAM concepts as you design and build an impressive theme park and resort in your Minecraft world. From roller coasters to hotels, every structure will put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test. Plus, with the included Snap Circuits® Bric: Structures kit, you'll bring your virtual creations to life with hands-on circuit building projects.

By the end of this course, you'll have mastered advanced Minecraft techniques, deepened your understanding of STEAM principles, and created a virtual wonderland that would make any tourism board proud!

Lesson 1: Establish Your Business Headquarters

• Design your business's central hub in Minecraft
• Create a vision for your HQ
• Build the headquarters from the ground up
• Learn to secure it with a lock system
• Combine creative design with practical Minecraft building skills

Lesson 2: Bridging Worlds

• Dive into advanced engineering concepts
• Design and build bridges and lighthouses
• Use Code Builder to automate construction
• Install powered rails
• Create power sources
• Blend creativity with coding and engineering principles

Lesson 3: Plan and Build Your Resort

• Transform your Minecraft world into a tourist destination
• Plan and build a comprehensive resort
• Create surrounding businesses
• Design entertainment attractions
• Develop public services
• Design a special gift for Steamville citizens
• Combine urban planning with creative problem-solving

Lesson 4: Add Finishing Touches

• Elevate your theme park's appeal through detailed aesthetics
• Design an iconic mascot
• Create additional structures (entrance signs, ticket booths)
• Integrate public art
• Apply advanced landscaping techniques
• Focus on artistic aspects of design

Lesson 5: Promote Your Theme Park

• Develop marketing skills
• Create a comprehensive marketing strategy
• Design attractive promotional materials
• Learn to showcase your virtual theme park effectively