History in Minecraft: Build World Landmarks
Travel through world history by building its greatest landmarks in Minecraft, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Colosseum to the Taj Mahal and the Golden Gate Bridge. Children learn the story, culture and engineering behind each one as they recreate it block by block.
Overview
- Live group course
- Meet over live video meetings
- 8 live meetings
- 8 hrs in-class hours
- Assignments
- About 1 hour a week: finishing touches to the latest landmark.
- Assessment
- The teacher reviews each finished landmark and asks children to explain what they learned about it.
Class Experience
Ages 8–12
Travel through world history by building its greatest landmarks in Minecraft, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Colosseum to the Taj Mahal and the Golden Gate Bridge. Children learn the story, culture and engineering behind each one as they recreate it block by block.
Live classes on Zoom in a small group of 1 to 2 children, so each child gets close attention. Each lesson opens with the landmark's story: who built it, when and why. Then children plan and build it in Minecraft, with the teacher guiding the trickier parts like arches, domes and suspension cables. Runs as an intensive camp of 4 classes a week for 2 weeks. Aligned with social-studies standards (NCSS).
Course details
- ⏱️ 8 live online classes · 50–60 min each
- 🎓 Recommended ages: 8–12
- 💻 A computer or laptop is required — not a phone or tablet
Learning Goals
Learn the history, culture and purpose behind eight world-famous landmarks.
Use real architecture ideas: symmetry, geometry, arches, columns, domes and bridges.
Plan and build large structures, managing resources and scale.
Syllabus
8 Lessons over 8 weeks
- 1
Class 1
The Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egypt, with hidden chambers and passages
50–60 min live online lesson
- 2
Class 2
The Parthenon: Greek temples and Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns
50–60 min live online lesson
- 3
Class 3
The Roman Colosseum: arches, tiers and gladiator gates
50–60 min live online lesson
- 4
Class 4
The Great Wall of China: defence across hills and valleys
50–60 min live online lesson
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