Game Development Foundations

JavaScript
Leverage the excitement of creating video games to teach foundational computer science concepts, mathematics, and problem-solving.
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Grade Band:
6-8th Grade
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Course Type:
Core
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Course Length:
60 Hours
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Level:
Beginner
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Video-Based Lessons
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Earns Certifications
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Capstone Project
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Project Portfolio
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Teacher-Led
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Activity Worksheets
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Slideshow Presenaions
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Self Grading Quizzes

Description

Game Development Foundations leverages the excitement of creating games to teach computer science, mathematics, and problem-solving. Students use custom JavaScript engines and the PixilArt editor to build games while learning computational thinking, 2D graphic design, and game development principles.

Certifications

Upon completing this course, students will be prepared to earn the following industry-recognized certification(s):
ICT Gaming Essentials

Course Outline

JavaScript and Game Development

Game Mechanics and Control Structures

Canvas Coding

Arcade Project

Course Projects

Through a combination of follow-along projects and self-directed activities, students build a unique coding project portfolio demonstrating the skills and knowledge they acquire.
Narrative Text Adventure
A browser-based text adventure game to learn how to build and incorporate a unique game narrative using JavaScript.
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Word Guessing Game
In this project, students build out a word-guessing game where a random word is chosen and the player is given the opportunity to guess letters.
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The students were enjoying this self paced program and learning about technology and coding. It was great that my students were incorporating more tech and coding in their education.
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STEM Teacher
Shirley Lane Elementary