Minecraft + STEM = An unstoppable force for fun and learning! In
Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids,
you’ll find a collection of 48 creative, collaborative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting for the whole family. Venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project.
Just a few of the exciting things you’ll create and learn about:
Hands-on activities:
Concoct glow-in-the-dark slime
Grow pipe cleaner snowflakes
Design and build a model Martian habitat
Mix milk and soap to create “fireworks”
Make a working volcano
Create an electromagnet
In-game projects:
Craft a laboratory to serve as your in-game headquarters
Carve a crystal ice castle
Construct a working dam
Design and use a custom teleporter
Build an underwater oceanographic field station
Start with a
lesson on terminology and gameplay
, learn how to document Lab activities with
sketchnoting
, and
meet five leading Minecraft experts
who share how their experiences with the game have contributed to their success.   The popular
Lab for Kids series
features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics
, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete
materials list
, clear
step-by-step photographs
of the process, as well as
finished samples
. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.