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Lesson 3-4: Build Pong
Lesson 3-4: Build Pong
Objective: Build a Pong app using timing, animation, and random movement.
Engage
Engage
Watch the video and answer the question
Question: How did the students make it look like the chairs were moving? How was this similar to how we made Mario move in the Mushroom Mash app?
Click here to open App Inventor with the Pong Template. The User Interface has been created for you!
Step 1: Moving the Ball
Step 1: Moving the Ball
Step 2: Random Movement
Step 2: Random Movement
Step 3: Bounce Off Edges
Step 3: Bounce Off Edges
Step 4: Moving the Paddle
Step 4: Moving the Paddle
Extension: Learn more about Pong
Extension: Learn more about Pong
Pong was one of the first video games ever created! It consists of a paddle controlled by the user and a ball. In its simplest form, the ball bounces off the four walls, and the user tries to keep the ball from hitting the bottom wall. When the ball hits the bottom wall, the game is over.
This video (without sound) shows the precursor to Atari's famous Pong game that was created in 1972.
Check for Understanding
Check for Understanding
For Teachers: Go to this Folder to make a copy of this quiz for your class. Email rothmana@sfusd.edu if you don't have access.
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