Global Mindedness Through Minecraft: Solving the Homeless Problem
This unit will pair the popular game of Minecraft with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the unit, you will be introduced to the SDG principles and design process where you will build a model community "Safe Zone" for the homeless community in Minecraft to promote global citizenship.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y0KPV8eKQM724Ja-bS7xK-4_7jVosAP6pcagM5s…Subject Area
Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 7. Global Collaborator EngineeringRelated Content
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Pocket Creature Build Challenge
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