Game Arcade
Advanced
60 mins
Teacher led
25 points
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Game Lab

This lesson is designed to encourage creativity and teamwork among students. They will brainstorm ideas for a simple MakeCode Arcade project, receive feedback, and start working on their projects in groups.
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    1 - Introduce the lesson

    Tell the students that they will be brainstorming ideas for their own MakeCode Arcade projects. They will work in groups, discuss their ideas, and then start creating their projects in MakeCode Arcade. Remind them that the goal is to come up with a simple project idea that they can create using the basic MakeCode Arcade blocks they have learned so far.

    Finally, demonstrate a simple MakeCode Arcade project to inspire the students, like a simple game. This will give the students a better understanding of what they can achieve and spark their creativity for the brainstorming session.


    2 - Forming Groups

    Divide the students into small groups of 3-5. Provide each group with pens and paper. Explain to the students that they will be working together as a team to brainstorm and create their own MakeCode Arcade project. Remind them that teamwork is about listening to each other's ideas and making decisions together.


    3 - Brainstorming Session

    Start a timer for 10 minutes. During this time, students should brainstorm ideas for a simple MakeCode Arcade project. Remind them to keep their ideas simple and achievable.

    Encourage them to think about what sprites, tile maps, and sounds they might use. They can write or draw their ideas on the paper provided. Once the time is up, ask each group to select their best idea to work on.


    4 - Sharing and Feedback Session

    Ask one student from each group to come forward and present their group's project idea. They should explain what their MakeCode Arcade project is about, what sprites and tile maps they plan to use, and how they envision the final project. Encourage them to share any drawings or notes they made during the brainstorming session.

    After each presentation, facilitate a short feedback session. Ask the rest of the class to share what they liked about the idea and offer suggestions for improvement. Remind students to give constructive feedback that is kind and helpful. Also, share your own feedback and guide the students on how they can simplify their project if needed, keeping in mind their beginner level skills in MakeCode Arcade.

    Once all groups have presented and received feedback, allow them some time to discuss and incorporate the feedback into their project plans. Remind them that it's okay to make changes to their ideas based on the feedback they received.


    5 - Project Creation

    Now it's time to bring the project ideas to life! Each group should work together on one computer. If some students prefer to work individually, that's okay too. Guide the students to open MakeCode Arcade on their computers and create a new project.

    As the students are working, circulate around the room to provide assistance and answer any questions. Encourage them to help each other and share their discoveries with the class.

    Remember, the goal is not to create a perfect project, but to explore, learn and have fun!

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