$30
per class
Game Development Class: Code Your Own Platformer Game in Scratch
Completed by 306 learners
Ages 8-13
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(974 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
90 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate - Advanced Level
🎮 Create Your Own Epic Platformer Game in Scratch! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting journey into game development! In this class, students will learn what makes platformer games so cool, including how gravity, jumping, and challenges come together. Then, they'll build their own platformer adventure with Scratch! 🚀 ✨ What will we do? 🕹️ Code gravity and jumping! 🎯 Make characters move with arrow keys! 🎒 Add items to collect using conditionals! 🌀 Use loops for enemy movement! 🏆 Track scores or design custom characters (advanced students). Whether you're new to coding or already love creating games, this class is perfect for students ages 7-12. All skill levels are welcome! 👾 What makes this class awesome? Our small class sizes (just 6 students!) mean everyone gets plenty of one-on-one support from the teacher while coding a game they’ll be proud to share! This is an interactive, project-based class where students follow along as we guide them step-by-step through coding their game. the teacher will share their screen, provide live demonstrations, and troubleshoot with students in real time. 📅 What happens in class? 🎉 Welcome + Introductions (5 min) 🛠️ Scratch Setup + Login (5 min) 🌌 Learn about Platformer Games + Gravity (10 min) 💻 Create Your Platformer Game! (60 min) 🌟 Showcase Your Project + Goodbye (10 min) 🌟 What you’ll need: A free Scratch account ➡️ scratch.mit.edu A computer with Zoom (and screen-sharing enabled). Internet (3mbps+). Speaker, mic, and webcam (no iPads, please). A grown-up helper for the first 5 minutes to set up! Ready to level up your coding skills and create something awesome? 🎮 Let’s get started! 🚀
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, students will confidently create Scratch projects while mastering key coding concepts like loops, variables, and conditionals. At Cypher, we prepare students with future-ready skills to succeed for life!Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will use Scratch to participate in class. Students must access the Scratch account using a laptop or a computer in class (no smartphone or tablets). Students will use their own Scratch account to code while following instructions from the teacher. Students may continue to use their Scratch account outside of class.
Supply List
Learner Supply List: A free p5.js account at editor.p5js.org 🌐. A laptop or desktop with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled 💻. A stable internet connection (3mbps or higher) 🌍. A working speaker, microphone, and webcam 🎤🎥. All Windows and Mac operating systems from the last five years are supported 🖥️. ⚠️ iPads are not recommended. Please have an adult available for the first 5 minutes to assist with setup and troubleshooting.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctor of Medicine in Health Professions and Related Programs from University of Karachi
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Western Oregon University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Education from ICCT Colleges
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Computer Science from University of the People
Coco coders is extremely proud to be a standout organization on Outschool, recognized in 2023 with the Best in Class award for its engaging, high-quality coding classes that cater to young learners worldwide. In addition to its recognition as a top organization on the platform, Coco Coders received awards for its vast reach, including teaching children from numerous countries and for maintaining high engagement through positive feedback and high enrollment across ongoing and semester classes
At Coco Coders we teach children between the age of 6-14 how to code at our Live Online Clubs and Camps through exciting themed content such as architecture, fashion and conservation to name a few. Depending on age, we teach using a variety of programs and languages including Scratch, JavaScript and CoSpaces.
Coco Coders has been teaching children how to code since 2016 at in-person and live online clubs and camps. We have amazing teachers on-board who are super passionate in helping your child get future ready!
We don't believe in creating a world of little computing scientists but we created a curriculum that allows our students to gain an understanding of computational thinking concepts for whatever career they choose to go into in the future!
Fun fact? Our Founder, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recognized in the UK Technology Fast 50: Women in Leadership Awards!Coco Coders suggests this class next...
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