Minecraft Lesson.docx - raypastore



FortCraft! Concept: To collaborate with a partner to solve problems related to volume, perimeter and surface area of rectangular prisms or cube shaped buildings using Minecraft tools while exploring open-ended platform of the minecraft world. Students will construct different sized forts with the proper materials. Once the fort is built to the standards the students will calculate the perimeter, surface area, and volume of the different sized forts.Grade Level/Age:The target demographic would be 4th grade students, whose average age is 10 years old. The students are being oriented to use and design models where mathematics is applicable through the use of hands-on or virtual exploration.General Goals:Capable of building objects(fort) that fits proper specifications and then apply the following mathematic skills:1) Perimeter of the base of an object (3D object).2) Apply area formula for rectangular solid.3) Apply surface area of the fort (Calculate and add all 2 dimensional areas together).4) Calculate the volume of a rectangular prism is V = w * l * h or V = B*h.Specific Objectives in ABCD Format:Audience: 4th GradersBehavior: Student is capable of identifying or building specified forts. Student will calculate the perimeter of the base of the fort, area of the sides of the fort, Add all the sides together for surface area, and calculate volume of the fort.Conditions: Student is placed in Minecraft with the basic understanding of movement, ability to make the proper objects and how to place objects in the world. Each level places harder standards for the student to master by designing the proper fort.Degree: Student is able to build a fort to the requirements. The second part is the student will calculate the perimeter of the base of the fort, identify each area of the walls of the fort, add all areas of the side together for surface area, and calculate volume of the fort. A 100% expectation is required before the student may proceed to the next level.Required Materials:Minecraft.Server to host the levels and student accounts.Worksheet with cheat sheet for item building.Key for proper buttons to move and interact in world.Worksheet matching the type of fort each student or group will build.Developed levels to fulfill or have the proper resources for student success.Examples of levels with forts completed to use as a model, and/or example of a fort that answer level requirements.Step-By-Step Procedures:Download MinecraftIdentify controls of Minecraft through tutorial Explore minecraft menus and navigation in safe modeComplete first objective by locating materials in minecraft scavenger huntOnce complete message instructor that objective one is complete and check your answers/inventory. Calculate the area of one side of the cube using specifications of the scale designated by instructor (ie. 1 block unit = 5 ft.) Calculate the volume of one cube using the same specified scaled.Create a fort using a specific amount of materials designated by InstructorCalculate the perimeter of the base, calculate the area of each side of the fort, and calculate the volume of the pare the student for to the pre-designed structure. Determine if it is the same or similar and still fits the parameters. (if it does not match make corrections or message instructor for assistance)Students are to break into groups to team build. Each group will build the specified structures of each level (specific set of parameters). The group will calculate the calculating perimeter, area, and volume for the fort. Advancement to the next level will not occur till 100% proficiency. Repeat for each level.Instructor will determine best structure based on rubric for 10 bonus points.Closure:Discuss how this is a basic 3D object that can determine mathematical information and how we could increase the difficulty by adding pyramid shapes, or a pentagon base, etc.Assessment Based On Objectives:Virtual Forts (multiple types) to test students abilities to access the goals:Students will perform the following on each level:1) Build appropriate fort to the levels requirements. 2) Calculate the perimeter of the base of the fort (rectangle).3) Calculate the area of each individual side.4) Add all the sides together to calculate the surface area of the fort.5) Calculate the volume of the fort, a rectangular prism is V=l*w*h or V=B*h.** All requirements must be 100% correct to proceed to the next level. Full Proficiency - Students are to advance to level 6 or higher to show mastery of the objectives. (Again to advance to the next level 100% proficiency is required).Appendix:List of additional resources for minecraftProper server to log-in.Youtube videos of tutorials.Gain Attention: They can build a mock-up of the structure using legos prior to entering the information into the game to stimulate recall and use manipulatives. Inform learners of objectives: ( Pre-teaching using lego blocks to help conceptualize the building and 3D process)Level One : Identify navigation and explore minecraft world. Level Two: Work with team member in a scavenger hunt to find materials needed to build their structure. Level Three: The students will begin by calculating area, perimeter of a side, and volume of a single block(Scale: 1 block unit = 5ft) They will use the formula for Area/Perimeter to calculate the area, perimeter, and volume of one of the blocks. Follow mission objective and specs for the fort they are to build. Level Four: Calculate the perimeter of the base, calculate the area of each side of the fort, and calculate the volume of the pare the student for to the pre-designed structure. Determine if it is the same or similar and still fits the parameters. (if it does not match make corrections or message instructor for assistance)Level Five: Mine for the materials and then return to build the structure. Students are to break into groups to team build. Each group will build the specified structures of each level (specific set of parameters). The group will calculate the calculating perimeter, area, and volume for the fort. Advancement to the next level will not occur till 100% proficiency. Repeat for each level.Level Six: Additional Structures with calculations should be posted in the chat for extra points. Stimulate recall: Students will review the steps for calculating the perimeter of a physical object, what area of a side is, and the formula and reasoning behind rectangular prisms (box shape). Students will use manipulatives (legos) and/or building block if additional assistance or recollection is needed to replicate the virtual forts to calculate (count) the perimeter, area of a side, and volume. Conversion for scale should be reviewed.Present stimulus: Allow students free play without any structure initially and let them get used to the controls. Next, Students will have a short scavenger hunt to find materials to use and build their structure. Provide learning Guidance: Brief tutorial on how to move throughout the game, and where to mine for different materials. A pre-built structure will already be in the game that they can refer to to compare their structure to as an aid. Elicit Performance: Let teams perform task and earn points for each objective completed with increasing level of difficulty as the groups advance through the levels. Provide Feedback: The structure will be already built in a different location that they can compare their structure to. Instructor will be in the village to ask questions to in the chat if students are stuck. Assess Performance: Formative assessment is how far each group is able to advance through to show proficiency. Students are only allowed to advance to the next level with 100% proficiency. The performance assessment style is in a gamification format where the advancement in level shows mastery of the objectives. Full mastery will be in advancing to level 6 or higher.Enhance Learning: The Increasing difficulty of the structures (especially after level 6) provide additional challenges to students who comprehend the modeling and calculating of perimeter, surface area, and volume, of a rectangular prism. Challenges may include development of a square pyramid, triangular prism, etc. ................
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