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Design & Code an Ultimate Platformer + Secret Portals & Lava (Flexible Schedule)

The ultimate game design lab for intermediate/advanced coders. Students will design and code a platformer using video lessons & teacher support. Students will use their creativity to design different worlds within their platformer game.
Coding Doctors STEM Learning Lab
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5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
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Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
What will be taught? 🤓
Students will learn to design a multilevel platformer game while learning to code every single part of it to make a fully working platformer that can be shared and played by people all around the world.
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What topics will you cover? 🤓
- Coding gravity using math, booleans and logic.
- Putting a game together using the correct syntax
- Coding several levels using broadcast events
- Using coditionals to program keys and animating a game
- Designing a game that appeals to players from around the world.
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How is your class structured? 💻
1. Students will watch a lesson on video each week.
2. Students will code what is instructed within the lesson.
3. Students will send the link to their code to the teacher for review and help with debugging.
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How will you teach? 👇
This is a flexible class, there will be no live meetings. Students will interact with the teacher via Outschool messages. 
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Class pre-requisites:
1. Students must be 8 years or older. Younger students will required significant assistance from an adult. 
2. Students must be at an intermediate or advanced level in Scratch to be able to complete the lessons independently.
3. Students must have an account on Scratch. To open a free account, please watch this video
How to Open an Account on Scratch:
https://youtu.be/6cLAMz0g9XY
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For our lesson plans, please look at the syllabus section. 

Student and teachers will interact via Outschool as policy doesn’t allow for outside interaction. Students are welcome to ask any questions in the classroom and post the link to their Scratch projects for other students to see. 

🌟ATTENTION TEACHERS: 👀 The names, images, and class descriptions found under my profile are COPYRIGHTED and may NOT be copied or duplicated. 🌟
Learning Goals
At the end of this lesson, students will understand:
- How syntax affects the performance of a multilevel game.
- How to use broadcast blocks to link multiple levels.
- How to code lava, powerups, and enemies using conditionals.
- How to use booleans and logic in a platformer game to code gravity.
learning goal

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Basic Platformer
 Code the basic platformer. 
Lesson 2:
Realms
 Design a minimum of four worlds for the game. 
Lesson 3:
Levels
 Link levels by adding secret portals. 
Lesson 4:
Danger Zones and Enemies
 Desing and code lava 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
✅ Learners will need to open at free account the Scratch coding platform before their first class by going to Scratch.mit.edu ✅ We strongly recommend that parents make sure that commenting in projects is turned off by going to each project and clicking the off button for comments found to the bottom right hand side of the project page.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Scratch
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lauren Smith
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor's University
Lauren Smith
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Florida International University
David Rice
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Broward College
Lauren Smith
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Alejandrina Von der Heyde
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Louisiana State University
Erin Ashby
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Expires December 31st, 2024

☀️⛱️ Whether your child is a beginner, intermediate, or advanced coder, We have summer camps for them. We also have writing and reading workshops for K-6th grade! See you this summer!

Welcome to the Coding Doctors Learning Lab! Founded by Lauren Smith, M. Ed., a member of the Computer Science Teachers Association. 

We are a fully online learning academy dedicated to the success of children of all ages, and all abilities, all around the world. We teach coding, reading, science, and more! With an incredible team that includes dedicated certified teachers and computer science experts, your learner could not be in better hands. We cannot wait to meet your student to help them embark in a new and exciting learning adventure!

--------------------About Lauren Smith-------------------------
Lauren Smith is a certified teacher in exceptional student education with a Masters in Instructional Design and specializations in reading, and English for speakers of other languages, as well as students with autism in grades K-12. She is also certified in education from birth through four years old and is a certified teacher of the gifted for grades K-12.  

Having had the privilege of working with students across various age groups and cultural backgrounds, Lauren has taught coding, reading, and mathematics to elementary, middle, and high school children from around the world. Her enthusiasm for both general and special education settings is palpable, and she currently teaches 5th grade at a public school in Hollywood, FL in the United States of America.

Beyond the classroom, Lauren is a mother of three, ages nine, twelve, and sixteen. Her personal experience as a parent, especially to a child with special needs, fuels her passion for inclusive education. Lauren's teaching philosophy centers around the belief in a growth mindset, asserting that, with the right tools, children can master any concept and achieve expertise from a young age.

In her coding classes, Lauren seamlessly integrates math and coding concepts, empowering students to create their own video games and animations through computer code while organically learning mathematical principles. Her joy lies in witnessing her students' faces light up as they discover the possibilities of their newfound knowledge.

As an avid reader herself, Lauren endeavors to instill a love for reading in her students and her own children. Her favorite children's books, ranging from "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio to the "Percy Jackson Series" by Rick Riordan, reflect her diverse literary tastes. Parents often seek her recommendations for captivating reads for children of all ages.

As a bilingual teacher fluent in Spanish, her native language, Lauren enjoys connecting with people from different corners of the globe and delights in practicing basic greetings in various languages. With a dream to travel the world with her family, Lauren Smith continues to inspire, nurture, and celebrate the joy of learning in every student she encounters.

----------------------About David Rice-----------------------
Meet David Rice, a dynamic young coding teacher based in the sunny state of Florida in the United States of America. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and  is currently pursuing his Master's degree. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, he has dedicated his career to educating the next generation of tech enthusiasts.

With a flair for simplifying complex concepts, David has found his niche teaching coding to middle and high school students. His innovative and engaging teaching methods not only make coding accessible but also foster creativity and critical thinking in his students. Beyond the classroom, David serves as a teacher assistant  where he continues to inspire and support aspiring computer scientists. In the heart of the tech revolution, David is shaping the minds of tomorrow's innovators with enthusiasm and expertise.

----------------------About Mr. Davy Smith-----------------------
Davy Smith is a dad of three, one boy and two girls who all love to code. He lives in sunny ☀️ Miami, FL with his family. Davy holds a degree in Networks Systems Technologies. He codes on Scratch, HTML, and Python. He has also worked in the broadcasting industry in post production for over 20 years. Mr. Smith is excited to be a part of this amazing team of teachers whose goal is to create a learning environment where kids feel comfortable with making mistakes as they learn. Mr. Smith’s goal is to teach children coding in a fun and laid back environment. 

-----------------About Señor Rodriguez------------------
Alberto Rodriguez, our teen Spanish teacher, is a native of Venezuela. He has been living in the United States for over 30 years and worked in the public school system for over 15 years. He aims to teach teens words and phrases in Spanish that they can use in their every day lives. He also knows the importance of learning grammar rules when learning a new language, so he teaches the correct way to write and read Spanish in his classes. Sr. Rodriguez is retired and now lives with his wife in the beautiful and sunny State of Florida.


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