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Middle School Transition: Minecraft Inclusive Schools Challenge
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We are letting our future students decide what changes will be made to their new school and make it a place they’ll be proud to call their school. All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join in. Using Minecraft, students will design a change or addition to their school and demonstrate how their innovation will make it a more inclusive space for all students.
How it Works
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Students will…(in teams or individually)
- Select a challenge topic or propose their own
- Build their solution in Minecraft Education
- Submit a Flip video demonstrating the design
Challenge Topics
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Social Belonging & Acceptance Classroom
E.g., wall art, furniture setup -
Innovation spaces Library
E.g., Maker space -
Community spaces Indoor/outdoor spaces
E.g., Murals, gardens -
Improving accessibility Cafeteria, stage, or gym
E.g., Table spacing
Minecraft Challenge Video
Resources for Students & Families
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Minecraft Inclusive Schools Challenge Student Canvas Course
Resources for Students & Families
- Minecraft Classroom Community Guidelines (PDF)
- About Minecraft Education (PDF)
- Installing Minecraft Education Edition (PDF)
- Minecraft Education Inclusive School Challenge Flyer (English) (PDF)
- Minecraft Education Inclusive School Challenge Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
- Rubric - Minecraft Education Inclusive School Challenge (Word)
- Rubric - Minecraft Education Inclusive Schools Challenge (Spanish) (Word)
Resources for Teachers
Important Dates
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- April 2: Full Challenge website goes live
- April 3-May 19: Challenge window
- May 19: Round 1 Classroom level voting due
- May 26: Round 2 Grade level voting due
- June: Celebration of all entries
- June 1–14: District level judging
- June 21: Recognition of top entries at School Board Meeting
- July–August: MS Administration review for implementation
Last Modified on April 24, 2023