Minecraft Eco-Home & AR: Urban Habitat
Part 1 - Minecraft Eco-Home
In this workshop, children will explore eco-homes and cities, learning about sustainable design and technologies like energy-efficient buildings, smart cities, and green solutions. Using Minecraft, they’ll design and build their own eco-home, applying concepts like solar energy, water recycling, and sustainable construction. Students will also discover urban farming and permaculture to create self-sufficient spaces.
As they build, they'll develop skills in coding, problem-solving, and design, while experimenting with renewable technologies. By the end, they'll have a fully realized eco-home in Minecraft and a deeper understanding of sustainable design, becoming the eco-innovators of tomorrow!
Part 2 - AR: Urban Habitat
In this workshop, students will design, build, and code a 3D urban habitat for native wildlife. They will research the needs of local species and create sustainable habitats that support biodiversity in cities. Using 3D modelling tools and coding, students will add interactive features to simulate real-world conditions like seasonal changes and wildlife behavior, and explore their designs in augmented reality (AR).
By the end, students will have a fully interactive 3D habitat, gaining skills in digital design, coding, and ecological thinking while learning how technology can promote sustainability in urban planning.
Suited for students in Years 3 - 6
Duration: 1.5 hrs x 8 weeks
Cost: $100 - The program is FREE with a NSW Creative Kids Voucher
We require:
- Device (iPad, Laptop or MacBook - not Chromebook) + charger
- Minecraft Education Edition installed on your device and signed into. Department of Education students automatically have a Minecraft Education Edition account. No coding experience necessary.
Part 1 - Minecraft Eco-Home
In this workshop, children will explore eco-homes and cities, learning about sustainable design and technologies like energy-efficient buildings, smart cities, and green solutions. Using Minecraft, they’ll design and build their own eco-home, applying concepts like solar energy, water recycling, and sustainable construction. Students will also discover urban farming and permaculture to create self-sufficient spaces.
As they build, they'll develop skills in coding, problem-solving, and design, while experimenting with renewable technologies. By the end, they'll have a fully realized eco-home in Minecraft and a deeper understanding of sustainable design, becoming the eco-innovators of tomorrow!
Part 2 - AR: Urban Habitat
In this workshop, students will design, build, and code a 3D urban habitat for native wildlife. They will research the needs of local species and create sustainable habitats that support biodiversity in cities. Using 3D modelling tools and coding, students will add interactive features to simulate real-world conditions like seasonal changes and wildlife behavior, and explore their designs in augmented reality (AR).
By the end, students will have a fully interactive 3D habitat, gaining skills in digital design, coding, and ecological thinking while learning how technology can promote sustainability in urban planning.
Suited for students in Years 3 - 6
Duration: 1.5 hrs x 8 weeks
Cost: $100 - The program is FREE with a NSW Creative Kids Voucher
We require:
- Device (iPad, Laptop or MacBook - not Chromebook) + charger
- Minecraft Education Edition installed on your device and signed into. Department of Education students automatically have a Minecraft Education Edition account. No coding experience necessary.
Part 1 - Minecraft Eco-Home
In this workshop, children will explore eco-homes and cities, learning about sustainable design and technologies like energy-efficient buildings, smart cities, and green solutions. Using Minecraft, they’ll design and build their own eco-home, applying concepts like solar energy, water recycling, and sustainable construction. Students will also discover urban farming and permaculture to create self-sufficient spaces.
As they build, they'll develop skills in coding, problem-solving, and design, while experimenting with renewable technologies. By the end, they'll have a fully realized eco-home in Minecraft and a deeper understanding of sustainable design, becoming the eco-innovators of tomorrow!
Part 2 - AR: Urban Habitat
In this workshop, students will design, build, and code a 3D urban habitat for native wildlife. They will research the needs of local species and create sustainable habitats that support biodiversity in cities. Using 3D modelling tools and coding, students will add interactive features to simulate real-world conditions like seasonal changes and wildlife behavior, and explore their designs in augmented reality (AR).
By the end, students will have a fully interactive 3D habitat, gaining skills in digital design, coding, and ecological thinking while learning how technology can promote sustainability in urban planning.
Suited for students in Years 3 - 6
Duration: 1.5 hrs x 8 weeks
Cost: $100 - The program is FREE with a NSW Creative Kids Voucher
We require:
- Device (iPad, Laptop or MacBook - not Chromebook) + charger
- Minecraft Education Edition installed on your device and signed into. Department of Education students automatically have a Minecraft Education Edition account. No coding experience necessary.