Teaching with videogames: Unpacking - storytelling through objects
Slow down and explore the personal with this gentle puzzle game, and reflect on the revealing nature of objects and how they tell our story.
Year levels: Recommended 7-8, can be adapted for Year Level 9-10
Subject area: English, Media
Technology required: A playable copy of Unpacking on either PC, Xbox or Switch, that students can either play individually or in pairs (would require multiple licenses), or, as a class (one license, game displayed on screen/projector, and shared gameplay).
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Lesson activities
By the end of this lesson, students will
| 1 | about different methods of storytelling and narrative style |
| 2 | that videogames can be a meditative experience |
| 3 | about genre and style in videogames and how they influence theme |
| 1 | relate and connect universal human experiences to familiar objects |
| 2 | reflect on personal connection with objects and personal spaces |
| 3 | pick up storytelling clues and formulate narrative based on observation |
| 1 | imaginative and observation skills |