Minecraft Eco-home - Weeks 1 - 5 (first half of term)
In this creative, hands-on workshop, students use Minecraft Education Edition to explore eco-friendly design principles and apply them to build their own sustainable homes. Working in teams, they’ll learn how architecture can reduce our environmental footprint while creating imaginative spaces powered by renewable energy.
What students will learn.
- Key concepts of sustainability in architecture
- Digital design and spatial reasoning skills
- Critical thinking and teamwork
- How to tackle a real-world environmental challenge
What students will do.
- Explore existing examples of sustainable design
- Plan and build an ‘eco-home’ in Minecraft Education Edition
- Incorporate features like solar panels, green roofs, water tanks and passive design
- Present your creation and explain the environmental thinking behind it
What students will gain.
- Improved understanding of sustainability and environmental design
- Skills in digital technologies and design thinking
- Confidence in presenting and explaining ideas
- A collaborative, project-based learning experience that’s both fun and impactful
VR: Urban Habitat - Weeks 6 - 10 (second half of term)
In this immersive tech-meets-nature workshop, students design and code their own 3D urban habitats for local wildlife. They’ll research native species and sustainable design principles, then use virtual reality (VR) to bring their digital ecosystems to life.
Using 3D modelling and coding tools, students will simulate environmental factors like seasons and animal behavior to create interactive, eco-friendly outdoor spaces that support biodiversity.
What you’ll learn.
- The role of green infrastructure in urban sustainability
- Needs of native wildlife and biodiversity principles
- Skills in 3D design, coding, and VR technology
- Why we must create a safe place for wildlife in our cities
What you’ll do.
- Research local species and their habitats
- Create a 3D model of a sustainable urban ecosystem
- Code interactive elements that simulate real-world conditions
- Explore and present your design in augmented reality
What you’ll gain.
- Hands-on experience with emerging tech
- Knowledge of urban biodiversity and design thinking
- Confidence in presenting tech-based environmental solutions
- A future-focused view on how cities can coexist with nature
Suited for students in Years 3 - 6
Duration: 1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Cost: $100 - The program is FREE with a NSW Creative Kids Voucher
We require students to bring:
- Device (iPad, Laptop, MacBook or Chromebook) + charger
Minecraft Eco-home - Weeks 1 - 5 (first half of term)
In this creative, hands-on workshop, students use Minecraft Education Edition to explore eco-friendly design principles and apply them to build their own sustainable homes. Working in teams, they’ll learn how architecture can reduce our environmental footprint while creating imaginative spaces powered by renewable energy.
What students will learn.
- Key concepts of sustainability in architecture
- Digital design and spatial reasoning skills
- Critical thinking and teamwork
- How to tackle a real-world environmental challenge
What students will do.
- Explore existing examples of sustainable design
- Plan and build an ‘eco-home’ in Minecraft Education Edition
- Incorporate features like solar panels, green roofs, water tanks and passive design
- Present your creation and explain the environmental thinking behind it
What students will gain.
- Improved understanding of sustainability and environmental design
- Skills in digital technologies and design thinking
- Confidence in presenting and explaining ideas
- A collaborative, project-based learning experience that’s both fun and impactful
VR: Urban Habitat - Weeks 6 - 10 (second half of term)
In this immersive tech-meets-nature workshop, students design and code their own 3D urban habitats for local wildlife. They’ll research native species and sustainable design principles, then use virtual reality (VR) to bring their digital ecosystems to life.
Using 3D modelling and coding tools, students will simulate environmental factors like seasons and animal behavior to create interactive, eco-friendly outdoor spaces that support biodiversity.
What you’ll learn.
- The role of green infrastructure in urban sustainability
- Needs of native wildlife and biodiversity principles
- Skills in 3D design, coding, and VR technology
- Why we must create a safe place for wildlife in our cities
What you’ll do.
- Research local species and their habitats
- Create a 3D model of a sustainable urban ecosystem
- Code interactive elements that simulate real-world conditions
- Explore and present your design in augmented reality
What you’ll gain.
- Hands-on experience with emerging tech
- Knowledge of urban biodiversity and design thinking
- Confidence in presenting tech-based environmental solutions
- A future-focused view on how cities can coexist with nature
Suited for students in Years 3 - 6
Duration: 1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Cost: $100 - The program is FREE with a NSW Creative Kids Voucher
We require students to bring:
- Device (iPad, Laptop, MacBook or Chromebook) + charger
