New Package Introduces Minecraft Education to Schools
Minecraft, the wildly popular video game, is branching out beyond entertainment and into the realm of education. Thanks to a new package, many schools are now incorporating Minecraft into their curriculum. Minecraft Education includes various animals from a beloved British TV show, with the goal of sparking children's interest in wildlife.
Minecraft Education: Designed for Schools and Educational Environments
Minecraft Education is a version of the game specifically tailored for educational settings. It offers new lessons and experiences that are periodically updated, providing teachers with an ever-expanding library of teaching tools. This innovative solution has already proven successful, as Minecraft Education previously collaborated with David Attenborough's iconic nature documentary series, Frozen Planet 2.
New Collaboration: Minecraft and BBC Bring Planet Earth 3 to the Game
Following the popularity of their previous collaboration, Minecraft has once again partnered with the BBC to create an exciting new experience for players. The result is the Planet Earth 3 Minecraft World, which is now available to play. In this virtual world, players can take on the role of a researcher studying wildlife or play as different animals, facing challenges and trying to survive.
Learning About Biology and Biodiversity Through Gameplay
Minecraft hopes that the Planet Earth 3 Minecraft World will provide players with a deeper understanding of biology, biodiversity, and various ecosystems. By immersing themselves in this virtual environment, players can learn about animals from different continents, across land, sea, and sky, and gain insights into how they survive and thrive.
Partnership Aims to Inspire and Educate Children Globally
Planet Earth 3 series producer Matt Brandon expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are delighted to partner with Minecraft Education. [We hope] that children globally will have the opportunity to interact with stories inspired by the Planet Earth 3 series through immersive gameplay. Also, while learning more about our fragile natural world and the creatures we share this planet with."
Justin Edwards, Minecraft Education's Director of Learning Experiences, added, "Minecraft Education is delighted to extend our partnership with BBC Earth, building on our work in Frozen Planet 2. The new experience of the natural world in Planet Earth 3 brings us closer to the animals and their surrounding environment. In this world, you will learn about animals from different continents, across sea, sky, and land, and how they survive and thrive."
Unlocking the Potential of Minecraft in Education
If you're interested in learning more about Minecraft Education and how it is being used in schools, be sure to check out the ways in which this innovative platform is transforming the educational landscape.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
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