Welcome to the code side. The interactive lesson introduces coding in a game format with familiar characters. Young computer experts learn to develop code to control the interaction of the characters in the game. The activity ends with groups developing a game of their own using the codes they learned.

Concepts

coding, online gaming, computer code, computer science, computer software, computers, computer applications, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Require groups to outline the rules of their games before they build them
• Have the pupils submit their codes to the teacher

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to computers with headsets

Pros

• The lesson plan contains opening and closing suggestions
• Coding provides hints along the way
• Includes two coding options

Cons

• None