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Minecraft EDU Lesson Plan

Content Earth Science Unit Energy Unit

Week 3/28-4/1
Of /Date(s)
Prioritized S6E6: Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources
Standard(G
SE/GA/etc)
Name of Renewable Energy
Minecraft https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/renewable-energy
EDU Lesson
 Students will be able to articulate the difference between fossil fuels and
renewable energy sources.
 Students will demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy sources.
Learning
 Students will be able to identify locations best suited for renewable energy
Objectives
usage.
 Students will be able to articulate the pros and cons of using renewable
energy sources.
Lesson Materials Key Vocabulary

Teacher Resources: Minecraft EDU
Manipulatives: N/A
Student Resources: Chromebook, Minecraft EDU
Dam Geothermal Wind Fresh Air Plants Fresh Water
Biomass Moving water Nuclear power Wind Farm Solar
energy (sun) Turbines Alternative energy Replenished
Organic matter Petroleum Fission Oil Metallic minerals
Soil Natural gas Coal Fossil fuels

Essential Questions Student Exemplar Responses to the Formative

Assessment Questions
What are the differences between fossil fuels
and renewable energy?  Fossil fuels are limited in quantity and
How much are we using renewable create carbon dioxide when burned.
resources vs. fossil fuels?  Renewable energy sources are
constantly being replenished. Sunlight,
wind, water, etc.

Skills Needed (ex: collaborative)

Communication, Teamwork
Lesson Sequence
Description of Activity: Scaffolding
Suggestions
In groups, have students choose a type of renewable energy on which to
focus their research. Find a Minecraft biome similar to the selected climate
ideal for the chosen renewable energy source and create a version of this
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Minecraft EDU Lesson Plan

type of power within Minecraft as well as home that makes use of this
power. https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Biome
Summary/Exit Activity Scaffolding
Time: Suggestions

Use the starter worlds provided, create a new world and explore, or search
online for a “Seed” world that matches your needs.
Teacher Ms. Merritt