Game & Learn Academic Camp or Club - FIFA
- Grades: 6-12
- Number of Students: Up to 20
- Additional Resources: Flyer
Highlights:
Combining engaging gameplay with critical thinking workshops, this program teaches students how to improve their game mechanics, discover how STEAM careers power the gaming industry, and learn about workforce opportunities in emerging technology.
Camp or Club Implementation
This course can be run as either a camp or a club. Both camps and clubs are facilitated by Mastery Coding certified instructors.
Clubs:
- Delivered across multiple weeks
- Can be run after school, during breaks, or on holidays
- Includes additional activities outside of live sessions
Camps:
- Delivered over the course of a week (3 days)
- 3-hour sessions
- No additional activities outside of live sessions
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand, study, and analyze the field of soccer and it’s digital counterpart - they will aim to understand how play has evolved over time.
- Students will analyze gameplay to better understand how the art of reflection improves performance across all pursuits.
- Students will learn new mechanics in the game, how they function, and when to use them in order to see the connection of how we now live in a world where one is always learning.
Soft Skills
- Self Awareness: Students will develop their ability to advocate for themselves by being able to identify and express their emotions to each other in a positive manner.
- Self Management: Students will develop their time management skills by having a mixture of “game time” and “practice time” where they will be required to learn and practice along with the instructor as they are taught new mechanics.
- Social Awareness: Students will develop their social skills by working together with their teammates as they learn the core principles of teamwork and effective communication by forming and maintaining relationships where they must work together to succeed.
- Responsible Decision Making: Students will learn how each situation they are presented with has multiple, viable options and see the relationship between choosing wisely and choosing quickly.
- Relationship Skills: Students will understand the value of good sportsmanship and how to be kind and considerate in both victory and defeat.
STEAM Connections
STEAM connections embedded in this program reinforce relevant science and math concepts to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
- Science: Students will understand the connection between the in game player stats and their abilities in the real world.
- Technology: Students will learn about how computers simulate physics using game engines to improve the “game juice”.
- Engineering: Students will be able to understand how variable outcome’s are calculated using a random number generator.
- Art: Students will compare and contrast different player builds by a collection of their in-game stats & abilities to identify which ones give an advantage.
- Math: Students will learn how to optimize their collection of the in-game currency to assemble and maintain club value.
Technical Requirements:
- Own FIFA (not included)
- Supported Devices: Windows 7+, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Google Stadia (Mac and mobile not supported)
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Reliable Internet connection
- Headset or ear pods with a mic
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