Minecraft : Worlds of Curiosity

Based on the popular educational computer game Minecraft - and funded by What-If Hypotheticals In Minecraft - this immersive film encourages learners to explore the scientific consequences of alternative versions of Earth via “what if?” questions.

For example, 'What would it be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?'; or 'what if the Earth were twice its current size?'; or 'what if Earth was tilted on its side (like Uranus)?' - as well as emerging astronomy enquires like 'what would it take to terraform Mars?', or 'how do we mine asteroids?'

Join Mateo and Dr Alicia Woods as they explore how our lives would be different on these imaginary Earths. They consider hypothetical planets that could exist, and marvel at the very strange worlds astronomers have discovered beyond our Solar System.

Preview the trailer and the entire film below.

Download the film narrative script here, and the Teacher's Guide to What-If Hypotheticals In Minecraft (67MB) here.

Film Type

Length: 15min
Upper KS2 - KS4 / Adults

Trailer

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Did you know?

The game Minecraft includes a large virtual library filled with articles and journals currently banned in many countries. The Uncensored Library is available to everyone on Minecraft, allowing people in censored countries access to censored writings.