$300
for 10 classesMinecraft & Coding: Make Code 101
Completed by 19 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
10x per week, 1 week
4-12 learners per class
90 min
What's included
10 live meetings
15 in-class hoursClass Experience
Learn to apply computer coding concepts (such as events, absolute and relative positions, variables, iteration, conditionals, functions and arrays) through the Minecraft game and Microsoft MakeCode software. Whether the students are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, they will learn to apply important coding skills and watch their coding creations come to life in Minecraft. Examples of the projects include programming the agent to help the player do various tasks, spawning different animals/monsters, copying structures, clearing areas with commands and more. **Please click on the "Supply List" for the hardware and software requirements for this class. ** Daily Schedule: After the first 90 minutes of class, there will be a 15-minute break, followed by another 75 minutes of class. Module 1 : Introduction • About this Course • About Blocks • About Minecraft Module 2 : Events and Event-Driven Programming • Discussion : Events and Handlers • Activities: Yellow Brick Road; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Last Stand Module 3 : Coordinates • Discussion: World Landmarks; Classroom Coordinates • Activity: Create a Compass Rose; Minecraft Moving Company Module 4 : Variables • Discussion: The Rhythm Robot • Activity: Chicken Storm; Arrow Counter; Fall is in the Air Module 5 : Iteration • Discussion: Everyday Tasks; Walk Around the House • Activity: Introduction to the Agent; Dance Dance Agent; Gimme Shelter! • Project: Staircases Module 6 : Conditionals • Discussion : Silent Simon; Different Conditions • Activity: Tree Chopper; All Mine! Module 7 : Functions and Parameters • Discussion: PB & J • Activity: Leap of Faith Mini-Game; Tree Hunter Module 8 : Arrays • Discussion: Bubble Sort • Activity: We Built a Zoo • Activity: Warp Belt ** For a list of all the classes that we offer, please access this shortened url: shorturl.at/fkoDH
Learning Goals
• Computer coding concepts
-Event & event handlers
-Absolute and relative positions
-Variables
-Iteration
-Conditionals
-Functions
-Arrays
Other Details
Supply List
• PC Windows (version 10), Chromebook ( OS 83 and up) and MAC (iOS 10.13 and up). This class does NOT support any other devices. • Download and install the latest version of Minecraft: Education Edition software from https://education.minecraft.net/get-started/download/. The software is free. The school account login will be provided by Computer Adventures on or before the first day of class. • An external mouse (2 buttons and a scroll wheel) is strongly recommended. • Stable internet network connection.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Computer Adventures is dedicated to providing technology education to children from Pre-K to Grade 12 in a safe, fun and confidence-building environment. In addition to teaching technical skills, we also teach analytical thinking and problem solving, and encourage collaboration and creativity.
We offer technology courses in the following topics.
1-Programming/coding sch as , HTML/CSS, Javascript, Scratch, AppInventor, Scratch, ScratchJr, Hopscotch, Tynker, Blockly
2-Robotics such as virtual simulations, Lego Mindstorms, Lego WeDo, FLL Coaching
3-Animation such as Brickfilms, Stopmotion, Studio Cartoon/2D Animation, 3D Animation.
4-Game DevelopmentStudio, development such as Kodu Game Lab, GameMaker, Minecraft, Roblox.
5-Leading-edge technology topics such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, augmented reality, 3D modeling/printing.
6-Creative Computing and Minecraft:Edu collection of projects based on core academic subjects such as Math, Science, Social Science and Art.
Since 2009, Computer Adventures has been partnering with parents, schools, school districts, recreation centers, libraries, home-schoolers, various organizations and businesses to provide enrichment classes, camps, events and parties, coaching, consulting and teacher training.
We offer on-line and in-person, public as well as private group classes. For our private group classes, we will accommodate your course choice, schedule, virtual or physical venue, and provide instructors and equipment (if needed).
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