In this lesson, students will about game design. Then, they will create a game in Scratch where the player controls a snake and uses sensing to find and catch mice. To create this game, students will use movement blocks, sensing, and loops in Scratch. They will also use cloning to create the body of the snake and make it move. Advanced students will add a timer that counts down to the end of the game. This class has been designed for students ages 7-12 with any level of coding experience - all are welcome!

Students will learn:
-How to think like a game designer!
-How to code key presses to change the snake's direction
-How to add a conditional so that the player will get a game over if the snake touches the edge of the screen.
-How to cloning to create the body of the snake and make it move
-More advanced students will use variables to add a timer that counts down to the end of the game

The class will be highly interactive since we cap our classes at 6 students. The teacher will work with students to create a project they can be proud of while answering questions and providing support along the way.

Here’s what your student can expect to do during class:
- Welcome + Introductions (5 minutes)
- Scratch Setup + Login (5 minutes)
- Learn about game design (10 minutes)
- Code a snake game in Scratch! (about 60 minutes)
- Student Project Showcase + Say Goodbye (10 minutes)

> Note for Parents:
Your student will need:
- A Scratch account. Visit https://scratch.mit.edu/ to create a free account.
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled
- An internet connection of 3mbs+
- A working speaker, microphone and webcam - all Windows and Mac operating systems of the past five years are supported

Note: iPads are not recommended, but reach out to our team if you have any questions.  Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting.