IoE on National Geographic Explorer Classroom
How do you make a game for nature? This May, Gautam, Jake and Raff spoke at a live online National Geographic Classroom with 9-13 year olds from all over the world, to discuss what it takes to build your own games, not just play them.
HOW TO MAKE GAMES FOR NATURE
Gautam, Raff, and Jake discuss the steps it takes to design a game, from the research and planning stage to the testing and the launch. There was a lot of time for questions and answers. And children always ask the best questions. Why are a tech guy, a scientist, and a video game designer making games for wildlife? How long does it take to make a game? What is the worst that ever happened to you while making a game? Which coding language do you use? See what we answered in the live-stream recording!
MORE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON NATURE AND GAMES
If you would like to get the most out of the event, find a family guide here for more activities and information.
Here are some suggested activities to do after the event:
K-5: Draw a picture or photo strip of something you learned.
Grades 5-8: Write a short “news article” about what you learned.
High School: Produce a short video that explains something you learned today.
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