The Myth Of Theseus And The Minotaur
Step 1: Read The Story
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?
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?
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?
Part 4: What Do I Need?
Must Have
Must Have
- Scratch 3.0 account
- Internet
- Computer/Chromebook/Tablet
Nice To Have
Nice To Have
- Micro:bit
- Cardboard
- Conductive Materials
If Only I Had Grant Money
If Only I Had Grant Money
- Arcade joysticks
- Arcade buttons
Part 5: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Goods
Part 5: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Goods
Option 1: Keyboard and Mouse
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
Option 2: Scratch 3.0 + Micro:bit = Micro:Maze Multi Axis Micro:bit LEGO Controller
- https://youtu.be/31flOYYWbJw
- Feel free to use other materials besides LEGO if you don't have enough pieces.
Part 6: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Code
Part 6: Let’s Get Started: Assemble the Code
Here is my sample code Scratch 3.0
- Taco Maze https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/268643454/
- Spinning Spiral of Sanity - https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/304109972/
Part 7: Let’s Make It Unique: Adding Your Own Amazing Ideas
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!
Part 8: Wrap It Up!
Your Flip Code is i19bovl and here is a direct link to the Grid:
Also, here is a direct link to this new Topic:
Resources
Resources
- http://www.mazegenerator.net/
- site to create mazes that can be imported as a background to use as a maze.
- Scratch 3.0 + Micro:bit = Micro:Maze https://wp.me/p4covo-2nv
- This is my step by step tutorial to create a multi-level platform gamer.