Teaching coding through game creation. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sarah Kepple.
• Authors: Kepple, Sarah
• Contents: PrefaceIntroduction1—Welcome to CodingActivity 1A: Amazing AlgorithmsAmazing Algorithms: Materials Needed and Set-upAmazing Algorithms: OutcomesAmazing Algorithms: GuideActivity 1B: Syntax Says!Syntax Says: Materials NeededSyntax Says: OutcomesSyntax Says: GuideActivity 1C: Tinker with Computer CodingTinker with Computer Coding: Materials Needed and Set-upTinker with Computer Coding: OutcomesTinker with Computer Coding: Guide2—Intro to ScratchActivity 2A: Scratching the SurfaceScratching the Surface: Materials NeededScratching the Surface: SetupScratching the Surface: OutcomesScratching the Surface: GuideActivity 2B: Shape ShiftersShape Shifters: Materials Needed and Set-upShape Shifters: GuideActivity 2C: Cat Got Your Number?Cat Got Your Number? OutcomesCat Got Your Number? Guide3—Into the Jungle with ScratchInto the Jungle: PreparationInto the Jungle: Materials Needed and Set-upInto the Jungle: OutcomesInto the Jungle: GuideInto the Jungle Step 1: Decompose GameInto the Jungle Step 2: Sprite LibraryInto the Jungle Step 3: Change Sprite NameInto the Jungle Step 4: Key ControlsInto the Jungle Step 5: AppearanceInto the Jungle Step 6: VariablesInto the Jungle Step 7: Edit Elephant SpriteInto the Jungle Step 8: Parent ScriptInto the Jungle Step 9: Clone MovementInto the Jungle Step 10: Show and HideInto the Jungle Step 11: Elephant Animation and ReactionInto the Jungle Step 12: Add Butterfly4—Deeper Into the Jungle with ScratchDeeper Into the Jungle: PreparationDeeper Into the Jungle: Materials and Set-upDeeper Into the Jungle: OutcomesDeeper Into the Jungle: GuideDeeper Into the Jungle Step 1: Running MonkeysDeeper Into the Jungle Step 2: Setting the SceneDeeper Into the Jungle Step 3: Win or LoseDeeper Into the Jungle Step 4: Swinging MonkeysDeeper Into the Jungle Step 5: ProjectilesDeeper Into the Jungle Step 6: Background MusicDeeper Into the Jungle Step 7: Splash Screen5—Game Maker GrimmGame Maker Grimm: PreparationGame Maker Grimm: Materials Needed and Set-upGame Maker Grimm: OutcomesGame Maker Grimm: GuideGame Maker Grimm: Step 1: Start a New ProjectGame Maker Grimm: Step 2: RoomsGame Maker Grimm: Step 3: SpritesGame Maker Grimm: Step 4: ObjectsGame Maker Grimm: Step 5: Player-Controlled ObjectGame Maker Grimm: Step 6: Object ScoreGame Maker Grimm: Step 7: Time LimitGame Maker Grimm: Step 8: Restart or End GameGame Maker Grimm: Step 9: Upload BackgroundGame Maker Grimm: Step 10: Save Game as Executable6—Game Maker GrimmerGame Maker Grimmer: PreparationGame Maker Grimmer: Materials NeededGame Maker Grimmer: OutcomesGame Maker Grimmer: GuideGame Maker Grimmer: Step 1: Create the MazeGame Maker Grimmer: Step 2: Playable CharacterGame Maker Grimmer: Step 3: HealthGame Maker Grimmer: Step 4: TimerGame Maker Grimmer: Step 5: Win with CollisionGame Maker Grimmer: Step 6: SoundsGame Maker Grimmer: Step 7: Room Upgrades7—Intro to PythonIntro to Python: PreparationIntro to Python: Materials Needed and Set-upIntro to Python: OutcomesIntro to Python: Python OrientationPython Orientation: Write and Run a ProgramPython Orientation: ErrorsIntro to Python: Guess the NumberGuess the Number Step 1: Variables and FunctionsGuess the Number Step 2: Random NumberGuess the Number Step 3: Take a GuessGuess the Number Step 4: Loop and InterruptionGuess the Number Step 5: Closing the Game8—PygamePygame: PreparationPygame: Materials NeededPygame: OutcomesTinker Bell Trapped: GuideTinker Bell Trapped Step 1: Import and InitializeTinker Bell Trapped Step 2: Set Up the WindowTinker Bell Trapped Step 3: Game LoopTinker Bell Trapped Step 4: Frames per SecondTinker Bell Trapped Step 5: Loading and Drawing ImagesTinker Bell Trapped Step 6: MotionFree Tinker Bell: GuideFree Tinker Bell Step 1: Key ControlsFree Tinker Bell Step 2: Draw ObstaclesFree Tinker Bell Step 3: CollisionFree Tinker Bell Step 4: Obstacle Animation9—Web Coding with HTMLWeb Coding with HTML: PreparationWeb Coding with HTML: Materials NeededWeb Coding with HTML: OutcomesWeb Coding with HTML: Getting Started GuideGetting Started Step 1: Setting Up an HTML FileGetting Started Step 2: Organizing the PageGetting Started Step 3: HyperlinksWeb Coding with HTML: Tea or Adventure? GuideTea or Adventure? Step 1: Set Up Launch FileTea or Adventure? Step 2: Choice1 PageTea or Adventure? Step 3: Update Choice PagesTea or Adventure? Step 4: Add Images10—Web Coding with JavaScriptWeb Coding with JavaScript: PreparationWeb Coding with JavaScript: Materials NeededWeb Coding with JavaScript: OutcomesGetting Started with JavaScript: GuideGetting Started with JavaScript Step 1: VariablesGetting Started with JavaScript Step 2: ArraysThe Name of the Queen: GuideThe Name of the Queen Step 1: Create the File StructureThe Name of the Queen Step 2: HTML ElementsThe Name of the Queen Step 3: Set-upThe Name of the Queen Step 4: Check and ReportThe Name of the Queen Step 5: Respond if CorrectThe Name of the Queen Step 6: Limit Guesses and End GameWhere to Go from HereAppendixGlossaryReferencesAnnotated BibliographyIndex.
• Publisher Details: New York : Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (232 pages)
• Subjects: 794.8/1525; Language Arts & Disciplines -- Library & Information Science -- General; Computer games -- Programming; Computer programming -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Education -- Data processing; Language Arts & Disciplines -- Library & Information Science -- School Media; Library & information sciences
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216153061
• Related ISBNs: 9781440851889
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