What this lesson teaches
Creating a game helps students grasp programming logic and problem-solving skills. They learn to break down tasks and construct sequences, which are foundational for advanced programming and computational thinking.
Digital Literacy
Can you finish code your own simple game in about 30 min?
Code Your Own Simple Game
You will creating a game helps students grasp programming logic and problem-solving skills.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 14–15
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectDigital Literacy
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The learning connection
Engaging in game development taps into dual coding theory — visual assets combined with codified logic enhance memory retention. Problem-solving during coding exercises fosters critical thinking, appealing to Vygotsky's scaffolding by allowing learners to build upon their existing knowledge.
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1. Open Scratch or an equivalent coding platform. 2. Choose a character and backdrop for your game. 3. Decide on your game's objective (e.g., collect stars). 4. Code movements for your character using 'when key pressed' blocks. 5. Add scoring by creating a variable for points. 6. Test your game, then share it with family for their feedback!