Minecraft: Education Edition explores New Zealand's indigenous Māori culture

Minecraft Education Edition has shipped a new experience for students to larn about New Zealand'due south ethnic Māori culture. Developed in New Zealand over a course of five weeks past Piki Studios, the new world, called Ngā Motu (The Islands), allows students to explore traditional aspects of the Māori civilization, history, language, and more.

"This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, but if we want our indigenous language to remain a living, and thriving, role of our guild it's crucial that pedagogy and learning is carried throughout the year. That's why Microsoft is investing in resources that inspire students to explore te ao Māori while having fun and challenging their imaginations – this is how we create a culture of lifelong learning," said Anne Taylor, Education Lead for Microsoft New Zealand, in a press release.

The new globe was created to resemble New Zealand'due south ecosystem, including wild fauna similar moa and kiwi around the isle. Students will be able to check out a traditional Māori settlement known as a pā and explore using Māori boats chosen waka hourua.

Teachers can take advantage of a dedicated lesson plan that teaches students nigh the Māori linguistic communication, architecture, arts, and economics. In the lesson plan, teachers will have access to objectives, videoes, and a glossary to assist in pedagogy students about the Māori people.

Institutions with access to Minecraft Education Edition can cheque out the Ngā Motu world by downloading the pack from the Minecraft Instruction Edition website now.

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