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Putting it altogether.
Putting it altogether.
Over the last 7 lessons we have been learning lots of skills and features of Scratch. Now is time to put all this together and create a simple game. This could be the beginning of your Game Jam 2023 entry or just a free shot at tying together all you've learned so far.
Learning Intention
I can create a simple game using Scratch.
Success Criteria
I can add sprite(s) to my game
I can duplicate code on multiple sprites
I can review a peers game and give feedback on how to make improvements.
Introduction
Create a collage of what has been learned in the first 7 lessons. Use Jamboard for this. Share your Jams on Twitter and Use the #GameJam2023
Questions
Can we list the 7 lesson titles so far in the Game Jam?
What was the most valuable lesson and why?
Key Learning in the main task video
Interaction with multiple sprites.
Switching costumes.
Duplicate code from sprites.
Plenary
Pick a partner and spend 5 minutes exploring each other's simple game created today. Provide 2 suggestions for how this game can be improved. Share your thoughts with the class.
Questions
What challenges did you encounter when creating a simple game?
What skills/knowledge from the previous 7 lessons do you think will be most valuable when you create your Game?
Extending the Learning
Suggested Links to IDL Planner
Research to find out about potential careers within the gaming industry.
List the skills and qualities that I think would be required of a games designer, visual effects artist, games tester, programmer, animator or script writer (HWB 2-20a)
Watch some early adverts for video games like Pong, Pac-Man and Space Invaders and share your thoughts. (LIT 2-09a)
Create a Slideshow/Vlog or animation to showcase what you have learned about Gaming throughout the Game Jam so far. (EXA 2-05a, EXA 2-06a, TCH 2-01a, TCH 2-03a)
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