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Wreck Ahoy!

• Overview: Students find the shipwreck and decide whether to preserve or raise the shipwreck based on how they think the ship wrecked.
  • M:EE World: Wreck​ Ahoy MEE World
  • Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.7-12.1: Write​ arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.7-12.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.7-12.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Dolphin Dilemma

• Overview: Write an expository essay based on in-game dolphin behavior around other sea creatures
  • M:EE World: Dolphin​ Dilemma MEE World
  • Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.5-8.2: Write​ informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.5-7.4:Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Comparing Caves

• Overview: After having students explore underwater caves, have students compare/contrast underwater caves to above ground caves.
  • M:EE World: Comparing​ Caves MEE World
  • Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.5-8.2Write​ informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.5-8.4:Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.5-8.8:Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Aquatic World

• Overview: Students take photos of various fish while exploring the vast ocean of Minecraft. Students will then create various projects to reflect their findings.
• Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2-12.2:​Write​ informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6.6-12.6:Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.8.8:Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively.

Atlantis Aquatic

• Overview: Students write a narrative about a mythological city that sinks into the ocean. Describe how the city falls into the ocean and recreate this narrative underwater in Minecraft. Be sure the build reflects how the city fell into the ocean.
• M:EE World: Atlantis​ Aquatic MEE world
• Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6-9.3:Write​ narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.6:Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
• ELA-LITERACY.SL.6-9.5:Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

Coral Conservation Craft

• Overview: Students research dangers and threats to coral in the Great Barrier Reef and recreate the current problem. Students will then develop a sustainable solution to the dying coral.
• M:EE World: Coral​ Conservation Craft MEE world
• Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6-12.2:Write​ informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6-12.7:Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.6-12.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

The Heart of the Ocean

• Overview: Write the legend of the Heart of the Ocean and the mythical Trident (new items)
• Common Core Standards:
• ELA-LITERACY.W.2-9.3: Write​ narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
• ELA-LITERACY.W.2-9.4:Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.