Designing Positive Video Games Together
Year 4 History Lesson Exploring Collaboration and Online Behaviour 90-minute session
What Makes Games Positive?
Games that help players work together Rules that encourage kindness and respect Safe spaces where everyone feels welcome Features that help new players learn
Brainstorming Teamwork
Think-Pair-Share activity What does teamwork look like in games? How can players be respectful online? Share ideas with the class
How Can Games Teach Us About History?
Games show us how people worked together in the past Historical events often required teamwork and cooperation We can learn from past examples of collaboration
Success Criteria for Our Game Design
I can explain what makes a video game positive I can design a game with teamwork rules I can share my ideas clearly I can give positive feedback I understand respectful online behaviour
Design Your Positive Game
Use storyboard templates Include collaboration features Add rules for kindness Draw your game world and characters Think about how players help each other
Presenting Our Game Ideas
Share your game concept Explain why you included teamwork rules Describe how players help each other Discuss what makes your game safe and friendly
Games That Bring People Together
When we design games that encourage kindness and teamwork, we create spaces where everyone can have fun and feel safe online