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This is a teen book club designed for teens who may or may not love reading! In this 6-week course we will complete the first book of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This will require students to read or listen to an audiobook version between classes, which averages 20-30 min of reading/listening per day. During class time we will discuss the assigned chapters and accompany our discussion with an interactive project. This makes our classes more lively and fun, and also adds an extra layer of learning literacy and comprehension. Here is a breakdown of our schedule: Week 1 - Introduction and Welcome! We will go over expectations and a reading schedule breakdown. For our first meeting it is not necessary to have read any of the chapters in advance. Instead, we will participate in an activity where I ask students to "Create the Perfect Society". This will set the tone for the book as well as introduce students to the dystopian fiction genre. Week 2: Chapters 1-7. During this week we introduce the setting and main characters. For a hands-on activity we will design a poster for The Reaping using Canva or any photo editing software of their choice. The finished poster can be shared during class or at the start of next week's class if additional time is needed. This week's activity will center heavily around the topic of propaganda, government control and community social structures. Week 3: Chapters 8-14. Discussion will revolve around the Capitol and the stark contrasts Katniss and Peeta experience in the book. For our activity we will participate in a "Capitol Fashion Design Challenge", where students will design a gala outfit for a future or past Hunger Games tribute. The book features many opportunities to explore symbolism, media influence, peer pressure and societal structures. Week 4: Chapters 15-21. (Note: These chapters feature descriptions of death and violence.) For our activity we will participate in a Media Manipulation Analysis. This entails watching clips of some famous reality shows that have aired on TV, prompting discussion on audience influence and manipulation. Students will also discuss the loss of a certain beloved character in the book and will be prompted to write a poem or create artwork that expresses themes of loss, compassion and resistance. Week 5: Chapters 22-27. Discussion of the ending and predictions for the sequels. Our activity is a Kahoot quiz: "Would You Survive The Hunger Games?" Week 6: Movie watch party!

Have fun with fellow Minecrafters ages 6-9 in this JW-exclusive course. Every week we will have fun playing and learning together using Minecraft Education Edition. Students can be absolute beginners wanting to learn how to play and/or would like to improve in their Minecraft skills. We will use custom private servers to encourage learning while playing! ------------- $$$ Tip: Classes are $12/week if booked per session. Save $$ by purchasing in bulk by selecting the Monthly Budget Plan, which is $40 for 4 sessions of your choice (you choose the dates you attend)! And don't forget about our Mossflower Rewards program, where you earn points for each purchase and can exchange them for discounts. -------------- Description: Each week we play in different world servers that feature an academic theme. Some of our past themes have included: - STEM: designing and planning structures in co-op - History & Social Studies (i.e., ancient lands: China, Mesopotamia, Greece, Ireland and more) - Coding & AI - Math & Science (Minecraft chemistry & crafting) - Arts & Literature (book-themed worlds, pixel art, graphic design, etc) - Free builds: roller coasters, biomes & seasonal themes Our Jr. Minecraft players will be invited to play in the "sandbox" version of these custom-built worlds and submit their feedback to the creators for improvement! We will also have some free-play at the end of class. Minecraft Education Edition is free to download here: https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/get-started/download You are not required to sign up for the free trial or pay for a subscription. Your custom license to use during our classes is included with your enrollment in this course. Your learner will be given a custom login and password to use during our classes and even between classes, giving you access 24/7 for as long as you are enrolled. Note: We do not typically play in Survival mode, only in Creative. Mobs (like zombies and creepers) are disabled, as well as PvP (player vs. player), ensuring that students play nice and learn proper gaming etiquette. Our rule in class is: if you didn't make it, don't break it! For the Jr. Minecraft club you may wish to purchase a Monthly Budget pricing plan for $40/student, which provides you with 4 credits per month. You can then select the dates you would like to attend and apply 1 credit per class.

Are you a homeschooler looking for core subjects that aren't just boring videos or textbooks? Let's make learning fun with Minecraft Education Edition! My name is Ms. Astrid and our school, Mossflower Academy, is a certified Minecraft Education organization. Using the Minecraft Education platform I will be using game-based learning. Each week your learner will have access to our private account, where they will participate in weekly build challenges, educational servers, coding tutorials, games and co-op play. Here are some of our upcoming classes: - Biblically accurate Solomon's temple - Noah's ark to scale (hint: it is MASSIVE! All hands on deck for this one!) - Jerusalem and Bethlehem - Ancient Egypt in Moses' day - Mount Sinai - Babylon in Daniel's time - Jericho - Iconic scenes from the Bible (David and Goliath, the parting of the Red Sea, Paul's ministry locations and more) Students can attend on a weekly subscription; classes are $10/week and include access to your own Minecraft Education account during class. You can also pay for a month at a time using our Pricing Plans option, which will also give you access to the Minecraft Education account between classes!