Science Hunters: teaching science concepts in schools using Minecraft (2019)
Journal Article
Hobbs, L., Stevens, C., Hartley, J., Ashby, M., Jackson, B., Bowden, L., …Bentley, S. (2019). Science Hunters: teaching science concepts in schools using Minecraft. https://doi.org/10.51724/arise.23

Science Hunters is an outreach project based at Lancaster University, UK. It uses the computer game Minecraft, alongside interactive discussion and hands-on demonstrations, to engage children with scientific research topics and science learning. As p... Read More about Science Hunters: teaching science concepts in schools using Minecraft.

Using Minecraft to engage children with science at public events (2019)
Journal Article
Hobbs, L., Stevens, C., Hartley, J., Ashby, M., Lea, I., Bowden, L., …Bibby, J. (2019). Using Minecraft to engage children with science at public events. Research for All, 142 - 160. https://doi.org/10.18546/rfa.03.2.03

<ns7:p>Engagement with science and scientific skills is an important aspect of children's ability to navigate the world around them, but engagement with science is low in comparison with other subjects. The Lancaster University outreach project Scien... Read More about Using Minecraft to engage children with science at public events.

Elements of construction: Minecraft and the periodic table (2019)
Journal Article
Hobbs, L., Bentley, S., Hartley, J., Rose, R., Ashby, M., & Power, C. (2019). Elements of construction: Minecraft and the periodic table

Minecraft is a popular computer game that allows the construction of almost limitless creations, and is used in learning contexts around the world. The widespread appeal and familiarity of the game makes it ideal for engaging children and young peopl... Read More about Elements of construction: Minecraft and the periodic table.