Mr. Albert's Coding Adventures
What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursProjects
Game based projects will be completed at the end of each unit. Students can modify or change their project as much as they want since it will be their creation.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each Unit.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
In this ongoing class, students will learn the basics of coding through game building. Students will learn to use proper computer programming vocabulary and techniques to better understand the "why's and how's" of computer coding. Each class will start with a brief introduction of our goals and objectives for the day. Then, we will review the terms we will encounter in our lesson and allow some time for questions regarding our vocabulary, goals, or objectives. The rest of our class will be a step-by-step process in which students will discuss and implement the different stages needed to build our game. At the end of each lesson, we will review our goals and objectives and discuss how we met them in our build. NEW STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Disclaimer and recommendation: I have projects listed by weeks and encourage new students to join during the first day of the new project. Weeks listed below. If student joins in the middle of a project that's been started I will do my best to help them catch up, but cannot guarantee they will benefit from the full experience of the project. All of these projects are beginner level, meaning the previous project does not impact their level of knowledge and skills in the next project. Graduation to a next steps medium level class can be found here: Unit 1 September 9-September 14 Week 1 Project 1 September 16-September 21 Week 2 Project 1 September 23-September 28 Week 3 Project 1 Unit 2 September 30-October 5 Week 4 Project 2 October 07-October 11 Week 5 Project 2 October 14- October 19 Week 6 Project 2 Unit 3 October 21- October 26 Week 7 Project 3 October 28- November 02 Week 8 Project 3 November 04 - November 09 Week 9 Project 3 Unit 4 November 11 - November 16 Week 10 Project 4 November 18 - November 23 Week 11 Project 4 **No Class from November 25 - November 30 ** (Thanksgiving) December 2 -December 7 Week 12 Project 4
Learning Goals
Together will learn how coding allows us to make fun and incredible projects.
Together we will learn computer programming vocabulary and logic.
Together we will learn how to use code sequences and patterns to get an outcome in our project.
Syllabus
4 Units
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksUnit 1: Dino Maze
Lesson 1:
Help Dino Escape from the Maze Pt. 1
Students will implement code to help their Dino escape from 4 different mazes.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Help Dino Escape from the Maze Pt. 2
Students will implement code to help their Dino escape from 4 different mazes.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Help Dino Escape from the Maze Pt. 3
Students will implement code to help their Dino escape from 4 different mazes.
50 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Car Driving Game
Lesson 4:
Create a Car Driving Game Pt. 1
Students will implement code to generate a game in which they will drive a car and avoid crashing into obstacles.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students with ADHD will have the ability to take brain and body breaks when needed. Students will also be allowed to use fidget toy(s) as needed.
The teacher will give positive feedback and reminders of time and schedule as it applies.
Parental Guidance
The student will need to use a laptop or desktop for this lesson. Students will need to have access to "Scratch" so that they can build and interact with this lesson. A free account can be created here (https://scratch.mit.edu/) by clicking on the join button.
Students may need assistance if they are still learning how to use a mouse, mouse pad, or computer/laptop.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to have access to Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/). Please make a free account. Recommend that students use a laptop or desktop.
Students do not need to have prior coding experience to join.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a certified Full Stack web developer and received my certification from The University of Texas Austin. I also have a bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education in Early Childhood - 6th grade. I was a 5th/6th-grade science and social studies teacher for 14 years.
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $216 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-10 learners per class