The Myth Of Theseus And The Minotaur

Step 1: Read The Story

Here is one version: https://greece.mrdonn.org/theseus.html

Feel free to send me other links to add to the versions of the story that you read in class.

Step 2: What Will I Make?

You will be designing and making your own labyrinth for others to safely escape with some modern twists using Scratch 3.0 and an optional Micro:bit controller.

Part 3: What Will I Learn?

  • You are going to learn creative design techniques to build not only a simple maze, but more complicated design patterns.
  • You are going to be introduced to programming blocks to develop levels, movement, and score.
  • You are going to learn how to make a joystick using keyboard or Micro:bit


Part 4: What Do I Need?

Must Have

  • Scratch 3.0 account
  • Internet
  • Computer/Chromebook/Tablet

Nice To Have

  • Micro:bit
  • Cardboard
  • Conductive Materials

If Only I Had Grant Money

  • Arcade joysticks
  • Arcade buttons

Part 5: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Goods

Option 1: Keyboard and Mouse

  • Nothing needed but your device

Option 2: Scratch 3.0 + Micro:bit = Micro:Maze Multi Axis Micro:bit LEGO Controller


Part 6: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Code

Here is my sample code Scratch 3.0

Part 7: Let’s Make It Unique: Adding Your Own Amazing Ideas

  • Can you create your maze from scratch?
  • Can you add new levels?
  • Can you add Power Ups
  • What other obstacles or design challenges can you implement?
  • Can you draw a minotaur sprite?

Part 8: Wrap It Up!

Your Flip Code is i19bovl and here is a direct link to the Grid:

https://flipgrid.com/i19bovl

Also, here is a direct link to this new Topic:

https://flipgrid.com/66f6d38c


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