Minecraft animal habitat builder

Challenge reference: 10038

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will research an animal, plan its habitat, and build a simple version in Minecraft, developing basic research, planning, digital and reflection skills.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Be able to research an animal and its habitat.
  • 2 .   Be able to plan the animal’s habitat for building in Minecraft.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Select one animal to focus on and find out at least two facts about it (for example, what it eats – carnivore, omnivore, herbivore – and where it lives – forest, desert, ocean, etc)
  • Show this research by writing notes or making drawings, and link this information to how they will design the animal’s habitat in Minecraft
  • Draw or write a plan showing what the habitat will look like in Minecraft
  • Identify at least two important features the chosen animal needs to survive
  • Clearly show how the habitat will include food, water, shelter, and space, and explain how these will be represented in Minecraft
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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