Lesson Type: Basics of Game Design

In this lesson, youth apply the final step to the design process by testing out their prototype and sharing it with their peers for feedback. The Test & Submit handouts … Continued

In this lesson, youth first brainstorm ideas (ideate) and then create a model (prototype) of their project. The Project Ideate & Prototype handouts and self-guided video of the lesson are … Continued

In this lesson, youth apply what they learned about empathy in asking their customer questions and defining their customer’s problem. The Project Empathize handouts and self-guided video of the lesson … Continued

In this lesson, youth define the “Who, What and How” of the project they want to work on. They will choose between one of 3 possible projects (1A, 1B or … Continued

In this lesson, youth learn how to add depth to their game using Multiple levels and Smarter Enemies. The AI Enemies in MakeCode Arcade handout and self-guided video of the … Continued

In this lesson, youth learn how to 1) use MakeCode Arcade to create a side-scrolling video game and 2) adapt images and backgrounds in the video game. This lesson will … Continued

In this lesson, youth are introduced to MakeCode and learn to use block code to program a Micro:bit while thinking critically about what it’s doing. The Micro:bit Light Meter handout … Continued

In this lesson, youth will brainstorm ideas (Ideate) and create a model (Prototype) as part of the design thinking process. The Design Like a Sailor handout and self-guided interactive of … Continued

In this lesson, youth are introduced to how empathy is used in design thinking through a self-guided video and by asking questions to understand the “day in a life” of … Continued

Lesson Journey Description: A series of six lessons that provide an introduction into the big picture idea of game design. For the lessons in this toolkit, youth will learn and … Continued