Minecraft Education Edition: The I in Identity (Lessons in Good Trouble)

It’s time to hold up a mirror and learn more about who you are, what shapes you, and how others may view you

Learning Objectives

INTERPERSONAL CONTEXT: Students will develop an understanding of how their identity can be shaped, influenced, and (in)validated based upon their interactions with others.

SOCIAL CONTEXT: Students will develop an understanding of how their identity can be shaped, influenced, and (in)validated by social factors

INTRAPERSONAL CONTEXT: Students will develop an understanding of how their views of self can determine many of the dynamic and even static aspects of their identity

At the end of this lesson:

  • Students will gain an understanding of what identity is and means.
  • Students will understand their own identity within a personal and social context.
  • Students will gain a deeper understanding of identity terminology.
  • Students will learn more about interpersonal similarities and differences

 

External References

Understanding Identity

Students will identify social and cultural factors that help shape their identities.

Unpacking Identity

Think about how a person’s different identity categories might create sameness as well as uniqueness.

Collins Dictionary

Free online dictionary, thesaurus, and reference materials

Minecraft World file

Minecraft world to support the lesson activities. Link will open in Minecraft: Education Edition.

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