Rigor & Relevance Sample 2
Lesson Summary: In this lesson, students used Bloxels to design and create a digital video game that encourages players to stop and perform exercises during gameplay, incorporating concepts of motion. Working in small groups, students brainstormed game ideas, deciding on themes, storylines, and the types of exercises players would perform. They designed game backgrounds by sketching ideas and building models with Bloxels boards and blocks, then uploaded and refined their creations using the Bloxels app. Students added text prompts to direct players to complete specific exercises, like jumping jacks or running in place, and designed characters that fit their game’s theme. After completing their games, students playtested and shared them, reflecting on how their designs incorporated motion and creativity. This hands-on project fostered teamwork, technological skills, and an understanding of motion while promoting physical activity.