Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft: 10 Video Game Inspired Activities for the Classroom
Unleash the power of play in your classroom with video game inspired activities for your students. Discover engaging, curriculum-aligned activities that transform learning into an adventure!
Have you ever noticed how your students light up when discussing their favorite video games? Wouldn’t it be amazing to harness that enthusiasm and channel it into a more engaging learning experience? In this blog post, we’ll explore how to transform your classroom into a virtual world of quests, challenges, and interactive activities, all inspired by the captivating world of video games!
From Minecraft math puzzles to Roblox reading comprehension adventures, to mythical escape rooms we’ve curated a collection of ideas that will spark your students’ imaginations and make learning an unforgettable adventure!
10 video game inspired activities for your class
Whether you’re looking to create a Fortnite-style choice board or create Nintendo-inspired book covers, these resources are sure to make your classroom a more dynamic and engaging place.
1. Minecraft Math Activity Pack
This free ebook includes over 20 Minecraft themed word problems covering addition and subtraction, multiplication, division and multi-step word problems geared towards students in grades 2-5.
The ebook also includes a step-by-step guide for instantly creating your own Minecraft Math activities using a free tool from SchoolAI!
Teach High School? Got a bunch of Swifties or Fortnite fans? You can swap out the prompt and make resources based on your grade level and whatever your students love!
Preview Link: Minecraft Math Activity Book
Instant Download Link: Minecraft Math Activity Book PDF
2. Roblox Reading Comprehension Pack
This free ebook includes 4 Roblox themed stories plus short answer reading comprehension questions along with an answer key for all of them.
The ebook also includes a step-by-step guide for instantly creating your own Roblox Reading Comprehension activities using a free tool from SchoolAI!
Teach High School? Got a bunch of Swifties or Fortnite fans? You can swap out the prompt and make resources based on your grade level and whatever your students love!
Preview Link: Roblox Reading Comprehension Activity Pack
Instant Download Link: Roblox Reading Comprehension PDF
3. Video Game Writing Prompts
There are many AI image generators out there but one stands out above the rest. Microsoft Designer. Why? Because you can create an share prompts that make it easy to generate new images based on a common theme.
How can we use this as a writing prompt? Ask your students to make up a new video game title and decide on a game style (Minecraft, Mario Bros, Fortnite etc). Plug those ideas into this Microsoft Designer Prompt to generate a custom video game cover. Now have them write! They can create the back story. Write the game description. Create directions for playing the game. Or anything else you want!
Learn More: Capture creativity with Microsoft Designer prompts in the classroom
4. Fortnite Choice Board
Tom Spall turned his lesson plans into a Fortnite-style digital menu, and it’s was a total hit with educators all over. He takes the engaging map-dropping game element of Fortnite and turns it into a choice board. You can make your own copy and edit it however you’d like to fit your own class.
5. Fortnite Battle Royale PE Game
The Fortnite themed activity is designed to capture students’ attention by integrating the popular video game into a physical education setting. The game involves students being divided into two teams, finding a spot in the gym, and then trying to roll balls at each other to hit opponents below the knees. The balls come in different colors, representing different levels of ‘power’ or ‘resources’, similar to the game mechanics in Fortnite. The objective is to be the last team standing, with various rules in place to ensure safety and fair play.
6. Nintendo Book Covers
Whoever thought writing was a chore for children clearly hasn’t seen this project. This idea from Joe and Kristin Merrill allows students to transform their narrative writing into an interactive video game experience! While still going through the classic process of writing with pen and paper, for their final project, students get creative. They craft their own video game covers using Canva, with Magic Media. Extension idea: Have students produce a video game trailer, piecing together Magic Media assets into a video.
Link: Magic Media: Book Covers and Writing with a Video Game Twist! (Including a Canva template!)
7. Mortals and Myths: A Fortnite-Inspired Escape
Embark on an epic adventure with Mortals and Myths, a virtual escape room inspired by Fortnite and Greek mythology. Solve interactive puzzles, navigate mythological realms, and test your knowledge of ancient Greek myths to unlock the secrets of hidden Olympian chests.
Get it now! Mortals and Myths: A Fortnite Inspired Escape
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8. Mission Minecraft Escape Room
Prepare for an epic journey through the realms of Minecraft with the Mission Minecraft Virtual Escape Room. Find swords, solve interactive puzzles, and travel through portals in this challenging adventure that’s perfect for Minecraft enthusiasts.
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9. Mario Mayhem Escape Room
Dive into the chaos of Mario’s world in the Mario Mayhem Virtual Escape Room. Use your problem-solving skills to uncover hidden question blocks, solve puzzles, and restore order in this interactive, Mario Bros. themed virtual challenge.
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10. Link's Lost Adventure Escape Room
Welcome to Link’s Lost Adventure, where your knowledge of Hyrule is the key to success. Unlock a hidden map, solve Zelda-themed puzzles, and uncover magic gems in this engaging virtual escape room designed for fans of the legendary series.
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Use code “GAMER” to get this escape room for 40% off! (Regular price $4.99 with code $2.99)
So, let’s ditch the traditional worksheets and textbooks, and get ready to embark on a thrilling educational odyssey with your students! By incorporating video game elements into your curriculum, you’ll be amazed at how motivated and engaged your students become. Let the games begin!
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