Unit 1

Unit 1 - Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • the history behind games 

    • what elements make a game "a game"

    • more about basic programming concepts, computer hardware, and languages 

    • the steps of the engineering design cycle and how it applies to game development

    • more about the careers available in programming, computer science, and game design

    • how to critique already created games, learn from them and incorporate the “best of the best” into their original game ideas 

Checklist: 

This is a checklist of all the assignments needed to complete Unit 1 

Attachment: Unit 1 Checklist

Unit 1 Pre-Quiz

Quiz Format:

• • • Multiple Choice

Ask Mr. Bowman for the Unit 1 quiz

What is a game?

Learning Targets:

• • • The student will define what a game is

    • The student will describe how games are used

    • The student will list common game elements

    • The student will explain the history of games

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I am able to provide a brief description of what a game is an list what common elements make something a "good game".

Instructions:

• • 1. Open the attached PowerPoint

    2. After viewing the PowerPoint, open the "The Perfect Game" worksheet

    3. Choose one (1) game and answer the questions found on the "The Perfect Game" worksheet 

    4. Submit the worksheet when completed 

PowerPoint: What is a game? PowerPoint

Worksheet: The Perfect Game worksheet

Intro to Programming

Learning Targets:

• • • The student will define what programming is 

    • The student will give examples of input and output devices 

    • The student will list several programming languages 

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I am able to provide a brief description of what is computer programming and how does it play a role in game development.  

Instructions:

• • 1. View the attached PowerPoint

    2. After viewing the PowerPoint, open the "Intro to Programming" worksheet 

    3. Answer the questions found on the "Intro to Programming" worksheet 

    4. Submit the worksheet when completed 

PowerPoint: Intro to Programming PowerPoint

Worksheet: Intro to Programming Worksheet

The Engineering Design Cycle

Learning Targets:

• The student will be able to define the engineering design cycle (EDC) 

• The student will be able to list the steps of the EDC 

• The student will be able to apply the EDC to daily problem-solving

• The student will be able to use the EDC in the game design process 

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I am able to provide a brief description of what is the engineering design cycle and how it is used in game design and development.  

Instructions:

1. View the attached PowerPoint

2. After viewing the PowerPoint, open the "Game Critique" worksheet 

3. Choose two (2) different games and answer the questions found on the "Game Critique" worksheet 

4. Submit the worksheet when completed 

PowerPoint: The Engineering Design Cycle PowerPoint

Worksheet: Game Critique Worksheet

Careers in STEM and Gaming

Learning Target:

• • • The student will be able to list five careers in programming, computer science, or game design

    • The student will be able to describe the education to obtain a career in those fields

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I am able to provide a brief description of what types of jobs are available in programming, computer science, and game design along with the educational requirements for each. 

Instructions:

• • 1. View the attached PowerPoint

    2. After viewing the PowerPoint, open the "Careers & Education" worksheet 

    3. Answer the questions found on the "Careers in STEM and Gaming" worksheet 

    4. Submit the worksheet when completed

PowerPoint: Career & Education PowerPoint

Worksheet: Careers in STEM and Gaming Worksheet

Unit 1 Quiz

When you feel that you are ready to take the quiz, ask Mr. Bowman for the quiz