CyberPi: Dodge the Bird II (Gr. 7-8)

Block-Based: Advanced


Description

In this lesson students will continue working the Dodge the Bird and continue their understanding of data in game creation. Students will understand the role and importance of data in game design. They will then draw a mind map to analyze the basic effects of Dodge the Bird and complete the code based on the mind map.

Objectives

  • Explain the roles of data in player character design
  • Develop a game that allows players to choose a player character
  • Draw a mind map to analyze the features of Dodge the Bird
  • Use variables and complete the advanced version of Dodge the Bird

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding)
  • Quebec - Science
  • New Brunswick - Science
  • Nova Scotia - ICT
  • Alberta - CTF
  • British Columbia - ADST
  • Manitoba - Science
  • Prince Edward Island - Science
  • Saskatchewan - Science
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


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CyberPi

Networkable microcontroller for Computer Science and AI education

CyberPi is a single-board computer, packed with advanced electronics which makes it a powerful coding machine! In combination with an impressive mBlock coding editor, it supports the development of coding skills from block-based programming to Python. The Python editor is a platform designed for learning and teaching Python and Micropython - taking AI, IoT and Data Science learning to the next level!