[Daily Agenda] [Multi-User Programming] Friday, September 18, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11001101

Topic

Game Design Documentation

Standards & Benchmarks

• 56.0 Code programs.
• 56.01 Utilize reference manuals.
• 56.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
• 56.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

Essential Questions

1. How do I write comments in Python?
2. What is the purpose of comments in Python?
3. What are variables?
4. How do I declare variables in Python?
5. What is the difference between an int, float, and string data type?
6. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will begin working on the Space Travel Simulator program.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

We will work on the Space Travel Simulator 2020 project.

Previous (Late) Assignments

LATE! If you have not done so, finish the My Favorite Game Presentation.

Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today. To receive full credit on this rough draft students must complete:

• Student Information (Name, ID #, Career Academy, Graduation Year)
• Post-Secondary Goals (At least one.)
• GPA for 4th Quarter of Last Year (9th grade students may not have a GPA listed if you did not take high school classes in middle school.)

  To find your GPA:

  1. Login to Focus.
  2. Click "My Info" tab.
  3. Click "Grad. Reqs." tab.
  4. Look for Custom GPA
• Other High School Goals (at least one.)
• "Your Why?" Section (One paragraph.)
• "Expected Challenges" Section (One paragraph.)

This assignment will no longer be accepted after 09/15/20 without parent / guardian contact via e-mail.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.