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Check out my new blog post: “Minecraft MakeCode Javascript Workaround”

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#stem #coding #MediaLit #MinecraftEDU #CodingMars #Minecraft #MinecraftMars #JavaScript #MakeCode
A pixel-art infographic titled "Minecraft MakeCode Javascript Workaround" is set against a reddish Martian landscape with a habitat dome. A robotic Minecraft Agent stands between a grey interface box with a large red "X" and a green glowing "JS" toggle button. Above the Agent, a speech bubble displays the solution code, agent.collect("raw_iron"), pointing toward a glowing block of iron ore. The bottom corners include the URL "wfryer.me/mars" and the hashtag "#CodingMars".
May 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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I recorded a new video tutorial / walkthrough (6 min) for the “Mars Terrarium” / farming with code #CodingMars lesson:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYq7...

More details about this middle school computer programming unit on
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#stem #coding #nasa #SpaceEd #Mars #Artemis
April 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Check out my latest "Media Literacy Roundup" for April 26, 2026:

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#MediaLiteracy #MediaLit #AI #AIli#MediaLiteracyt#MediaLit2#AIr#AIliteracyC#security #create2learn #coding
A high-fantasy, Harry Potter-inspired digital illustration titled "Digital Defense Against the Dark Arts" depicts wizards using magic to battle shadowy figures labeled "Disinformation." On the left, students and a wizard-like mentor utilize magical tools themed around Wikipedia editing, talk pages, and fact-checking to repel dark energy. The bottom right features a student surrounded by a golden "Critical Thinking" halo, highlighting the SIFT framework steps: Stop, Investigate the Source, Find Trusted Coverage, and Trace Claims. The overall scene blends magical imagery with modern media literacy concepts to visualize the struggle against online misinformation.
April 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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I updated our “Coding Mars” or “Minecraft Mars” project website today, changing the project title from “Minecraft Mars Colony” to “Minecraft Mars Outpost.” Updated graphics & links:
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#stem #CodingMars #MinecraftMars #Minecraft #SpaceEd #NCed #coding #creativity
February 6, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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Today in our middle school computer programming class, students are building a “Mars Terrarium Partner Speed Build” in Minecraft Education!

More lesson and unit details are on:
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#coding #CodingMars #Minecraft #MinecraftEDU
A Minecraft-style infographic titled "MARS TERRARIUM SPEED BUILD!" illustrates a five-step process for constructing a habitat on the Martian surface. The first two steps show astronauts finding assigned coordinates on a holographic map and building a large glass dome with an automated farm inside. Steps 3 and 4 involve attaching a metal airlock to the dome and adding a customizable wooden team sign. The final panel displays the completed structure decorated with floating programming icons and various pride flags for creative touches.
May 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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(2/2) lessons.wesfryer.com/lessons/mine...

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Lessons by Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) - Mars Videos
videos: Space Exploration - Moon / Mars habitation
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January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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(1/2) Added to my #WonderLinks page: [VIDEO] Artemis Science: Visualizing NASA’s Next Lunar Flyby (6 min)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdF4...

Also added to my “VIDEOS: SPACE EXPLORATION - MOON / MARS HABITATION” page:

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Artemis Science: Visualizing NASA’s Next Lunar Flyby
YouTube video by NASA Goddard
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January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Check out my new blog post, “Martian Perchlorates in Minecraft Education”
www.speedofcreativity.org/2025/04/12/m...

#coding #CodingMars #chemistry #stem #teaching #SpaceEd #Mars #agriculture
April 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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I recorded a new 5 minute video tutorial for my middle school #coding students: “Coordinate Variables in Minecraft Education Tutorial (MakeCode)”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szb...

#stem #MakeCode #Minecraft #MinecraftEDU #MinecraftEducation #MinecraftMars #CodingMars #EduSky
April 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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(2/2) 13 of 21 animations are included in this Scratch Studio:
scratch.mit.edu/studios/3518...

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#stem #NCed #SpaceEd #CodingMars #Artemis #nasa #coding #Scratch
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May 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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(1/2) As part of our "Coding Mars in Minecraft" unit in Middle School Computer Programming, students created short animations of the different phases (7 in all) of the planned NASA Artemis Mars missions.

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A screenshot of the Scratch website showcasing a collection of student-created animations for the NASA Artemis Mars Mission, including thumbnails of various projects with space and Mars-related themes.
May 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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My latest post: Visualizing Off-Planet Habitats
www.speedofcreativity.org/2024/04/11/v...

#SpaceEd #stem #coding #CodingMars #nasa #NCed #AI #3Dprinting #MediaLit
April 12, 2024 at 3:35 AM