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In this lesson, students will investigate innovations in buildings that help to save energy and protect the environment. In groups, students will build new homes that use some of these techniques.
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Students will help out a family by making a list of things they can do to be more environmentally friendly!
Students will list of common items that are compostable, recyclable, then help the family sort their trash.
Students will do a home audit of common ways that can help to save energy and conserve water.
Students will use Minecraft to make a plan for new school garden.
Creativity
Critical thinking
Complete the Challenge with your students.
Students will be able to:
Help out a family by making a list of things they can do to be more environmentally friendly!
List of common items that are compostable, recyclable, then help the family sort their trash.
Do a home audit of common ways that can help to save energy and conserve water.
Use Minecraft to make a plan for new school garden.
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Click and watch the student pause and play video with your class, pausing and playing as needed. This will help your students understand how to navigate through this lesson and Minecraft world and complete the activities located within them. Enjoy!
Check out the YouTube link for your reference: https://youtu.be/J3Nl4kn7OZA
Student 'Pause & Play' Video