Curriculum

Our curriculum is currently in development so as we refine older lessons and create new ones we'll update this page.

Get Started Coding Introduction to Computational Problem Solving using Scratch

Motivation - what kind of game you want to make = what kind of problems you want to solve.
Goal = Create Level 1 Maze (Fail/Succeed Test)
Create Main Character Sprite - paint editor OR pre-loaded files
Controlled Movements - mapping character movements to keyboard controls - XY coordinate mapping
Create Level 1 Maze Design - stage paint editor (Fail Forward)
Environmental Sensing - coded interaction with maze walls + gaming consequences
Autonomous Movements - computer controlled enemy + gaming consequences
Level 1 Goal Sprite - Using "Broadcast" block to add coded interactions between game play sprites, backgrounds and objectives.
Level up! - success display + code cleanup
Add Level 2 ++

Lesson One: Machine Setup and Java/Eclipse Basics - Presentation
Lesson Two: Intro to Java and Custom Recipes - Presentation - Follow-up
Lesson Three: Object Oriented Programming and Custom Blocks - Presentation
Lesson Four: Boolean Logic and Player/World Manipulation - Presentation - Follow-up
Lesson Five: Loops and Ore Generation - Lesson

GitHub Windows download
GitHub Mac download
Git-scm download