Minecraft Education Edition is a version of the popular sandbox video game Minecraft designed for educational use in schools. It is available for Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, and iOS devices. The software costs $5 per user per year or through district-wide licensing. It includes pre-built lesson plans and worlds across various subjects like science, social studies, math, and more that allow students to explore concepts in a 3D virtual environment.

2. Supported
Platforms
• On PC
• Windows 10 and earlier versions
• On macOS
• Sierra and High Sierra systems And later
• On iOS
• iOS 10 and higher
• Chromebooks
• Not supported

3. Availability,
Pricing, and
Licensing
• MinecraftEDU is available for anyone to try for free!
• Learn More
• Cost: $5.00 per user per year or through a district-
wide licensing model

4. What is Minecraft Education
Edition?

5. Jamestown

6. Jamestown

7. Solar System

8. Solar System

9. Native American Tribes
Pueblo
Soutwest
Adobe Dwelling
Powhattan
Eastern Woodlands
Longhouse Dwelling
Crops

10. Native American Tribes

11. National Symbols

12. Water Cycle

13. Types of Consumers
Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores

14. Types of Consumers
Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores

15. Growing Patterns

16. International Space Station

17. International Space Station
How do plants grow in space?
Can you make helium in space?
How long do animals live in space?

18. Ocean Floor

19. Area and Perimeter

20. Plant and
Animal Cells

21. Regions of Virginia
Tidewater

22. Regions of Virginia
Blue Ridge

23. Egypt (with green screen)

24. Characters, Settings, and Writing

25. Geometry

26. Best Practices
for Planning
Lessons

27. Design Briefs
Check out examples here:
https://bit.ly/2Sobtui

28. Tip: Brainstorm on paper without computers.

29. Tip: Small groups works well because students have to discuss content.

30. Tip: Have students present their final product to the class.

31. Tip: Start with a short challenge

32. Tip: Start with a short challenge.

34. Challenge: Use the
forest setting world
to design your own
animal in Minecraft.
Is it a herbivore or a
carnivore? How has
this animal adapted
to its surroundings?
Does it have
camouflage or other
defenses?

35. Third Grade Examples

36. Third Grade Examples

37. First Grade Examples

38. MinecraftEDU
Basic Controls

39. Find more lessons:
https://education.minecraft.net/

40. Contact Info
Download Presentation, Handouts, Examples, and More
www.learningcollaboratory.com