Modding With Minecraft: Beginner Modding Part 1
Ages 9-13

Learn real coding and add your own custom mods to the Minecraft experience! Block-based coding helps students learn important concepts that can prepare them for more advanced coding languages in the future.

AGES: 9 – 13

PREREQUISITE: None

SOFTWARE: MCreator– View Website –Cost- FREE, Minecraft Java Edition– View Website-Cost- $29.99, and Blockbench– View Website— Cost- FREE

CODING LANGUAGE: Blockly (Visual Based Language)

PATH: Creating Minecraft Mods

FORMATS: Live Group Class

Modding With Minecraft (Beginner Modding: Part 1)- Ages 9-13

This class introduces students to creating Minecraft mods using a block-based language. The coding blocks help students learn important concepts that can prepare them for more advanced coding languages and mods in the future.

Students in this class learn to use coding to make fundamental changes to what is possible in Minecraft. They learn how to create custom blocks, tools/weapons, and NPCs (Mobs) Students are also introduced to important programming concepts.

Technology Requirements:

A Minecraft (PC/MAC-Java Edition) is required for this program. See website. Other editions of Minecraft (like Windows 10 and Pocket Edition) will not work with the class.
You must have a PC or Mac to run this edition of Minecraft. It will not work on a Chrome Book or tablet.
Students use a free program called MCreator to build and code their mod. https://mcreator.net
Students use a free program called Blockbench (a 3D model editor) to create a custom texture for an NPC (Mob). https://www.blockbench.net/

In this class, students will learn to…

Use a drag and drop programming language called Blockly. Blockly is a great way to set students up for more advanced programming.
Organize commands and directions into functions.
Give special abilities to weapons in Minecraft.
Create new items in Minecraft (blocks, tools, NPCs).
Customize AI of NPCs (Mobs) they create.
Create their own textures to give a custom look to new items.
Create amazing Mods using programming loops, logic (IF/THEN), and more!
Define and use variables in coding.

Create2Discover classes integrate future-ready skills into the curriculum to help prepare students for a rapid-changing future. This class includes a problem solving technique called computational thinking that helps students break down problems, look for patterns, use abstraction, and create an algorithm to solve the problem.

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“Excellent coding experience for kids. The Roblox coding class has been an excellent introduction to game development for my boys. The lessons are engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on building real coding skills through fun, hands-on projects. I’m so glad I found Shawn—he’s a fantastic instructor. Communication is always easy and prompt. I would highly recommend him and Create2Discover to other parents.”

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About The Instructor

Shawn D. Walk has been an educator for over 20 years. He was a 4th/5th grade teacher for 11 years at an elementary school north of Pittsburgh. During his time at that school, he focused on project-based learning and engaging students with real-world tasks that allowed them to see how what they were learning is used in the real world. Shawn also developed several robotics and coding programs during his time as a teacher.

About 7 years ago, he started a company in Pittsburgh that partnered with schools to offer coding, Minecraft, and other creative classes. The company was one of the first organizations in the Pittsburgh region to use Minecraft to create engaging programs for students. In addition to teaching classes through Create2Discover, he also teaches classes on Outschool where he has over 1,300 five-star reviews from families.

Shawn has an active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and a Masters Degree in education.

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Live Online Group Class

This class is one of our group classes. With group classes, you can set up a private class for 2–9 students on the topic of your choice—Modding Minecraft (Ages 9-13), Roblox Game Design (Ages 9-13), Fortnite Game Design (Ages 10-14), or Video Game Design (Ages 7-10). You can learn more about how our group classes work here.

Please fill out the form below to let us know you are interested in setting up a group class. We will contact with you to schedule the class based on your group’s availability and provide any other details you might need to be ready for the first class.