{"product_id":"unofficial-minecraft-lab-for-kids-family-friendly-projects-for-exploring-and-teaching-math-science-history-and-culture-through-creative-building-9781631591174","title":"Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture Through Creative Building","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Miller,Chris Fornell Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631591174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e 06 - 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is an instructional coach and former middle school science and history teacher with 30 years' experience. He holds a master's degree in educational technology and instructional design from San Diego State University. He has been recognized as a Google Innovator, Microsoft curriculum developer, Minecraft Education lesson designer, and as a finalist for California Teacher of the Year. In 2017, John was granted a Fulbright Teaching Award, which provided an opportunity for him to work with the Ministry of Education in Singapore to explore the effectiveness of game-based learning in the classroom. He is 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 lives in Paso Robles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Fornell Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is the executive director of Woven Learning and Technology, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers engaging, hands-on workshops for underserved youth. Passionate about empowering young minds, Chris is dedicated to inspiring a love for learning and providing opportunities for kids from diverse backgrounds. Outside of his professional role, Chris is a loving husband and proud father of three teenage boys. He loves the ocean and is always eager to learn new things, continually seeking ways to grow and expand his horizons. He is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e. 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