How Blockchain Works
Dive into the world of blockchain with "How Blockchain Works," our new video series and accompanying lessons!
See how blockchain works
The video series features industry experts and aims to demystify this technology.
This series will:
- Explain what blockchain is
- Explore why it's important
- Unpack its societal impacts — both good and bad
Blockchain lessons for your class
The first five lessons can be taught as part of a "How Blockchain Works" series or can stand alone. The last lesson condenses the whole series to a single day.
Grade Levels: 7-12
Why Blockchain
Students participate in a marketplace simulation to learn about the factors that motivated the creation of Blockchain technology.
Grade Levels: 9-12
Under the Hood
Students learn how transactions work on a blockchain network.
Grade Levels: 7-12
Beyond Currencies
Students see how digital assets can be represented on the blockchain using an input, processing, storage, output model.
Grade Levels: 9-12
Marketplace & Price
Students participate in a simulation where they can buy and sell different cryptocurrencies and commodities, and see how their investments change based on world events.
Grade Levels: 7-12
Societal Impact
Students explore current events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency and discuss the impacts of blockchain technology.
Grade levels: 7-12
Blockchain in a Day
Students follow along with each video by matching vocabulary from the video, then answering a reflection question about each video.
