What is Minecraft Education Edition?

Minecraft is an extremely popular video game that most students would be at least familiar with, if they don't already play it themselves. This version was made with teachers and the classroom in mind in particular. Education edition features multiple tools for teachers to create their own classrooms, lessons, tutorials, etc. in addition with all of the usual features of Minecraft.

A big benefit about this is the fact that many students will already be familiar with it and many of the mechanics as well. There are also pre-made worlds in which students can explore and learn about history, geography, math, chemistry, etc. There is even a working periodic table aspect to the game in which students can combine different elements together to form compounds! The videos below go into more detail about this program.