{"product_id":"unofficial-minecraft-lab-for-kids-family-friendly-projects-for-exploring-and-teaching-math-science-history-and-culture-through-creative-building-paperback","title":"Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture Through Creative Building - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Fornell Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of creative, collaborative projects that connect in-game challenges with hands-on activities that are both fun and educational.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Amazon Best Kids' Books of 2016 pick!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Minecraft offers players an environment focused on exploration, imagination, and creation, but its nonlinear game structure can mean spending a lot of time in the game. With these labs, you can \u003cb\u003ebalance your child's screen time with real-life learning and interaction\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will start the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, you'll use this knowledge to venture off onto the \u003cb\u003esix different quests that encourage child and adult participation\u003c\/b\u003e. For each Lab, complete the\u003cb\u003e hands-on activity in art, craft, or design\u003c\/b\u003e, then \u003cb\u003ebuild a related in-game project\u003c\/b\u003e. Have fun with these creative projects and more: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a Chinese finger trap from construction paper, followed by a zombie trap in Minecraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a castle from sugar cubes, then learn to build one in Minecraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate shadow puppets to perform a scene from your favorite story, then animate the scene using Minecraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a bow and arrow from popsicle sticks, dental floss, and a cotton swab, then do some archery practice in Minecraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSticker badges at the back of the book\u003c\/b\u003e reward your child as they complete each quest. You'll even learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends. \u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e provides fun, educational gaming goals that you and your child can reach together! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The popular \u003cb\u003eLab for Kids series\u003c\/b\u003e features a growing list of books that share \u003cb\u003ehands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics\u003c\/b\u003e, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a \u003cb\u003ecomplete materials list\u003c\/b\u003e, clear \u003cb\u003estep-by-step photographs\u003c\/b\u003e of the process, as well as \u003cb\u003efinished samples\u003c\/b\u003e. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Miller \u003c\/b\u003eholds multiple and single subject credentials in history and science. He has been a middle school teacher for over 20 years and taught every subject in grades 6-8. He also holds a master's degree from San Diego State University in Educational Technology and Instructional Design and is a Google Certified Teacher, San Luis Obispo County CUE (Computer Using Educators) Board President, and a CUE Lead Learner. John is a featured presenter at conferences and workshops around the country. He loves teaching 21st-century skills to his students, and his passions include student blogging, e-learning, \u003ci\u003eMinecraft \u003c\/i\u003ein the classroom, photography, Apple, and Google. The co-author of \u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, John is also a contributor to \u003ci\u003eMinecraft in the Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e (Peachpit Press, 10\/14). He lives in Paso Robles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Fornell Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and executive director of Woven Learning and Technology, a California nonprofit that runs Minecrafter Camps. One of his life goals is to inspire kids to dream big. In 2016, he moved onto a sailboat with his wife, three boys, and a beagle. You can find out more about Chris and his family at www.secretwateradventure.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531628757204,"sku":"9781631591174","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2309\/8324\/files\/bnQzanNlVVFYeDMvVWNCa2hrV0Vvdz09.webp?v=1770637733","url":"https:\/\/role-players.shop\/products\/unofficial-minecraft-lab-for-kids-family-friendly-projects-for-exploring-and-teaching-math-science-history-and-culture-through-creative-building-paperback","provider":"Role-Players","version":"1.0","type":"link"}