High School course

JavaScript Game Design

ALL GRADES
BEGINNER
WEB
13 LESSONS

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Answer Key

Module 2: Detect a Path

Module 3: Forward, Left

Module 4: Right, Forward

Module 6: Path Ahead

Module 7: Left Spiral

Module 8: Right Spiral

Module 9: Choose a Path

Module 11: Quiz

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U.S. Standards

CCSS-ELA: SL.7.1, SL.8.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.6, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6
CCSS-Math: HSN.Q.A.1, HSN.Q.A.2, HSN.Q.A.3, MP.1
CSTA: 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-19, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12
CS CA: 6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.17, 9-12.AP.12, 9-12.AP.14, 9-12.AP.16, 9-12.AP.18
ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d

U.K. Standards

Key stage 3

Pupils should be taught to:

design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users
create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital artefacts for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability
understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy; recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns

Key stage 4

All pupils must have the opportunity to study aspects of information technology and computer science at sufficient depth to allow them to progress to higher levels of study or to a professional career. Pupils should be taught to:

develop their capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology
develop and apply their analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills
understand how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity, and how to report a range of concerns

Conditional Loops

Learn about conditional loops.

Description

Build your own games for the web! Students will learn JavaScript and Canvas programming through fun exercises, and then build classic arcade games like Snake, Pong, and Breakout.

Topics Covered: JavaScript syntax, sequencing, repetition, conditional logic, nested loops, automation, pattern recognition, simple motion, keyboard and mouse events, creating and using an HTML canvas, operators, expressions, variables, collision detection, using arrays and objects to store structured data.

What Students Learn

Learn JavaScript syntax
Use conditional logic, loops, and conditional loops to solve problems
Create and use variables
Detect and handle keyboard and mouse events
Write and interpret JavaScript expressions
Use the HTML canvas for drawing and displaying images
Detect win/loss conditions in a game
Implement collision detection between images on the canvas
Use arrays and objects to store structured data

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.