Middle School course

Mod Design Studio (2019)

  • GRADES 6-8
  • INTERMEDIATE
  • WEB
  • 15 LESSONS

Answer Key

Module 4: Start Modding

Module 6: Twinkle Toes

Module 8: Smoke Trails

Module 10: Block Reporter

Lesson 1: Introduction

Course: | Web

  • Getting Started
  • Minecraft Skins
  • Start Modding
  • Start Modding
  • Twinkle Toes
  • Twinkle Toes
  • Smoke Trails
  • Smoke Trails
  • Block Reporter
  • Block Reporter

Description

Learn to program by making Minecraft mods on your own private server.
No prior programming experience required.

What Students Learn

  • Day 1: Skins, Resource Packs, Server Configuration and basic programming.
  • Day 2: Loops, Variables, Delays and Server Commands
  • Day 3: Functions, Parameters, Building with the Drone tool.
  • Day 4: Game Design: Fowl Play
  • Day 5: Game Design: Capture the Flag

Technical Requirements

* Online courses require a modern desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet access and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.

Lesson 1 : IntroductionTime: 45+ mins

Time: 45+ minutes

Introduction

New Code Blocks

Vocabulary

Objectives

Materials

Getting Started (5 minutes)

Activities (40+ minutes)

Facilitate as students complete all IntroductionTime: 45+ mins modules on their own:

1. Getting Started (Video)
2. Minecraft Skins (Video)
3. Start Modding (Concept + DIY)
4. Twinkle Toes (Concept + DIY)
5. Smoke Trails (Concept + DIY)
6. Block Reporter (Concept + DIY)

Wrap Up