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Gravity Sling Course

Projectile Physics

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Advanced Course: Learn projectile physics as you build Gravity Sling, your own complete physics game.

  • Master game design with physics
  • Complete 8 lessons of coding activities
  • Learn to use variables in game design
  • Deploy advanced physics techniques
  • Build your own physics game
  • Master game design with physics
  • Complete 8 lessons of coding activities
  • Learn to use variables in game design
  • Deploy advanced physics techniques
  • Build your own physics game

8 Modules

1
Object Stacking Learn the basics of starting physics in Tynker so you can help out a stranded alien. 7 Activities: 2 Intros | 1 Puzzle | 3 DIYs | 1 Quiz
• SEQUENCING • MOTION AND DIRECTION • PHYSICS • EVENT HANDLING •
2
Applying Impulses Apply directional impulses to safely land your spaceship. 7 Activities: 2 Intros | 1 Puzzle | 3 DIYs | 1 Quiz
• DIRECTION AND MOTION • PHYSICS • EVENT HANDLING •
3
Line Animation Use X and Y coordinates to draw and animate the Gravity Sling's gravity beam. 8 Activities: 2 Intros | 1 Puzzle | 4 DIYs | 1 Quiz
• SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES • CONDITIONAL LOOPS • ACTOR PROPERTIES • PEN DRAWING • PHYSICS • DIRECTION AND MOTION • SENSING AND TOUCHING •
4
Physics Properties Use active and static properties to make actors react to collsions. 7 Activities: 2 Intros | 1 Puzzle | 3 DIYs | 1 Quiz
• MOTION AND DIRECTION • PEN DRAWING • PHYSICS • PHYSICS PROPERTIES • GRAPHIC EFFECTS •
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How Kids Learn with Tynker

Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

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  • Step-by-step success
  • Interactive lessons
  • Guided learning
  • Skill mastery
Game-Based Learning
  • Fun challenges
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Achievements
  • Immersive entertainment
Hands-on Activities
  • Visual Workshop
  • Level Editor
  • Character Creator
  • Physics Engine

Recommended Learning Path for Ages 12+

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Requirements

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required. Courses are not supported on tablets.

Minecraft courses and server access is available to verified accounts. Minecraft client for PC or Mac with a valid Mojang account is required for Java server access. Minecraft for Windows 10 is required for Agent Recall, Gears of Time, Mythicraft, and Mind Crafters courses. Content and courses are subject to changes. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

The Stunt Pilot course requires a physical drone and an Ipad or Android tablet (each sold separately). Any airborne Parrot Minidrone such as the Rolling Spider, Night, Cargo, Mambo, or Swing drone can be used.

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