Discovering with Minecraft (Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:15pm)

Discovering the World with Minecraft: Education Edition (Ages 8-12) 🌍🎮

When:
Once a week for 1h15

What we learn:
In this exciting class, students will use the familiar and engaging world of Minecraft: Education Edition to embark on virtual adventures around the globe—all from the comfort of our classroom! Each student will have their own computer and, with the guidance of their teacher, will navigate their in-game character to complete tasks, solve challenges, and gain valuable knowledge about geography, science, history, and more—all while having fun!

A look into the class:
Every session introduces a new topic through hands-on exploration. For example, in a lesson about Earth’s climate zones, students will learn about greenhouse climates, diverse plant species, and their medicinal properties. Then, using their in-game character, they will immerse themselves in a virtual environment, completing tasks such as gathering specific herbs, labeling them, and documenting their findings—turning learning into an interactive and engaging experience!

What we achieve:
Through play-based learning, students will explore the world from a new perspective, gaining knowledge about global infrastructures, space, biology, ecosystems, and more. Minecraft: Education Edition fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, making it an exciting way to develop real-world knowledge in a fun and interactive setting! 🚀💡

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Discovering the World with Minecraft: Education Edition (Âges 8-12) 🌍🎮

Quand :

Une fois par semaine pendant 1h15

Ce que nous apprenons:

Dans ce cours passionnant, les élèves utiliseront l'univers familier et captivant de Minecraft : Édition Éducation pour partir à l'aventure virtuelle autour du monde—tout en restant dans le confort de notre salle de classe! Chaque élève aura son propre ordinateur et, sous la direction de leur professeur, guidera son personnage dans le jeu pour accomplir des tâches, résoudre des défis et acquérir des connaissances précieuses en géographie, sciences, histoire, et bien plus—tout en s'amusant!

Un aperçu de la classe :
Chaque session introduit un nouveau sujet à travers une exploration pratique. Par exemple, lors d’une leçon sur les zones climatiques de la Terre, les élèves apprendront sur les climats de serre, les différentes espèces de plantes et leurs propriétés médicinales. Ensuite, en utilisant leur personnage dans le jeu, ils s'immergeront dans un environnement virtuel, accomplissant des tâches telles que la collecte de plantes spécifiques, l'étiquetage de celles-ci et la documentation de leurs découvertes—transformant l'apprentissage en une expérience interactive et captivante!

Ce que nous accomplissons:

Grâce à l'apprentissage par le jeu, les élèves exploreront le monde sous un nouveau regard, en acquérant des connaissances sur les infrastructures mondiales, l'espace, la biologie, les écosystèmes, et bien plus. Minecraft : Édition Éducation favorise la pensée critique, la créativité et la résolution de problèmes, offrant ainsi un moyen passionnant de développer des compétences utiles dans le monde réel, tout en s'amusant dans un environnement interactif! 🚀💡

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This course is a continuation of the September semester, however it is not a pre-requisite. You can join even if you have not done the September semester.

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Payment methods

Please choose one of the following payment methods upon registration:

Block - 1 payment every 5 classes
By choosing this payment option upon registration, you'll have a payment due every 5th class*. To ensure your enrollment, subsequent payments should be made no later than the day of the last paid class. You can conveniently make payments over the phone, online or at the reception desk. Please be aware that if the payment is not received by the day of the last paid class, your spot within the group may become available for waitlisted students.

*Please note that due to the structure of the schedule, the last payment of each semester may include up to 6 remaining classes.

Semester - 1 payment from start date until end of semester (Price prorates weekly to reflect remaining classes)
By choosing this payment option upon registration, you will benefit from a discounted price per class and your payment will cover a semester in full. Please note that the option to purchase the semester in full is only available until May 04th 2025 for the Winter semester.

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School calendar
We are closed during the winter holidays and during spring Break, meaning that there will be no classes on the weekends of December 21-22, 28-29, January 4-5 and March 8-9. It's important to know that these classes are not included in any of the payment options.
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Cancellation and make-up policies
Due to the structure of this course, make-up classes are not possible. In case of absence from these classes, the amounts paid are non-refundable.

Early withdrawal fee: In the event of an early withdrawal before the final paid class, a fee of $50 will be applicable. The remaining amount corresponding to the unattended classes will be transferred to your family credit account and can be used towards any activity at our school. If you prefer to receive a refund of the remaining balance directly to your debit/credit card, please be aware that an additional administration fee of 3% of the total order amount will be incurred.
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To read more about our cancellation and make-up policies, please, visit the website - https://stemschoolinventor.ca/cancellation-policies