Catégorie : Minecraft
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Homeschool journal – December update
So our learning from home gig has had multiple iterations since we started in September and it will likely continue to shift. It makes sense, as people our interests and focuses shift all the time – why would how we learn be any different? Looking back at my last post in October, I realize that…
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Creating maps in Minecraft
The beginning of the Social Studies workbook we received from the school before Jack left for homeschooling is all about Quebec geography. So Jack is building maps in Minecraft. His first map is really a map. He is recreating the outline of a map of Quebec with Minecraft blocks and he has to label different…
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Ethical issues in Minecraft
This article spurred some interesting conversation about the ethical treatment of animals… in Minecraft! I have heard myself say things like, “Why are you killing the panda, Jack?” a few times. While part of me agrees with his it’s just a video game, mom! defense, another part of me also thinks, hmmm… What do you…
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Kung fu and Minecraft math
We just finished a Kung Fu workout. We haven’t been attending our physical classes lately because of various covid-related issues. I wasn’t feeling well so went with caution and didn’t do anything with others. Then Montreal entered zone orange and I became concerned about being near others so I could still assure safety for my…
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The Plains of Abraham
The Canadian government developed a Minecraft map with resource pack and skins about the Plains of Abraham, 1759. Jack installed it the other day and it is a great way for him to explore the landscape before we start to learn about it. He even helped a soldier out during his first time playing with…