Minecraft & Coding: Make Code 101

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

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