Friday, October 30, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [All Classes] Friday, October 30, 2020

Clock-In PIN

No PIN code for today.

Topic

Sugar Skulls

Standards

Essential Questions

  1. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
  4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
  5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

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.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [All Classes] Thursday, October 29, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11001011

Topic

Sugar Skulls

Standards

Essential Questions

  1. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
  4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
  5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11010101

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 5B: Guess a Number
  2. 7B: Guess a Number
  3. 8B: Guess a Number
The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

  1. 5B: Dragon Realm
  2. 7B: Dragon Realm
  3. 8B: Dragon Realm
You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11010101

Topic

Creating World Maps

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 30.0 Understand the general procedure and requirements of game design. The student will be able to:
    • 30.03 Develop design plans, for example, character sketches, documentation and storyboards for proposed games.

Essential Questions

  1. In what ways are game worlds similar to real worlds?
  2. What are some of the features or characterisitics you would see in a game world map?
  3. How can the world map affect the style of gameplay in a game?
  4. 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 dicuss the World Creation Rubric. Click this link for the rubric.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the World Creation Project. Click this link for the rubric.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

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.

Monday, October 26, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] Monday, October 26, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 5B: Guess a Number
  2. 7B: Guess a Number
  3. 8B: Guess a Number
The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

  1. 5B: Dragon Realm
  2. 7B: Dragon Realm
  3. 8B: Dragon Realm
You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Monday, October 26, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Creating World Maps

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 30.0 Understand the general procedure and requirements of game design. The student will be able to:
    • 30.03 Develop design plans, for example, character sketches, documentation and storyboards for proposed games.

Essential Questions

  1. In what ways are game worlds similar to real worlds?
  2. What are some of the features or characterisitics you would see in a game world map?
  3. How can the world map affect the style of gameplay in a game?
  4. 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 dicuss the World Creation Rubric. Click this link for the rubric.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the World Creation Project. Click this link for the rubric.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

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.

[Rubric] World Creation

Background

World maps are an important part of many games. Games such as Super Mario Galaxy, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Minecraft, Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and Genshin Impact all have massive worlds to explore. The world map gives players access to important information such as a quest locations, towns, or other interesting areas to explore. Designing the world map is an important step in the game design process. For this project, students will use an online resource to develop a world map for a potential game.

Product

Students will create a world map image and submit it to Focus.

Content Rubric

  1. Map contains the Light Compass stamp in the bottom right corner. [10 Points]
  2. Map contains a Title Plate in the upper right corner with the world name written on it using Text Tool. [10 Points]
  3. Map contains the Scale stamp, labeled with units of measurement. [10 Points]
  4. Map contains at least two Marker stamps, indicating points of interest on the map. [10 Points / 5 Each.]
  5. Map contains at least one Heraldry Swords, indicating an important battle site. [5 Points]
  6. Map contains at least one Keep, labeled with a Heraldry Flag and name. [5 Points]
  7. Map contains at least one Farm, labeled with a name. [5 Points]
  8. Map contains at least one Human City, labeled with a name. [5 Points]
  9. Map contains at least three different biomes (i.e. forest, swamp, tundra, coastal, etc.) [15 Points / 5 Each]
  10. Map shows an investment of time and effort to create a high quality product. [Subjective] [25 Points]
  11. Total Points for Content Rubric: 100

Process Rubric

  1. File name is lastname_firstname_my_first_world. [15 Points]
  2. File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) or JPEG (.jpg) [10 Points]
  3. Project is submitted to Focus by 10/30/20 at 11:59PM. [25 Points]

Tutorials

Please click this link to access tutorial videos through DCPS OneDrive.

[Song of the Day] Bjork: Army of Me [10/26/20]

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey

Friday, October 23, 2020

Student Workstation For Dismissal

  1. Monitor should be turned OFF.
  2. Headphones should be set on top of the computer. Make sure the microphone is pushed back into the headphones. Keep the cord neat too.
  3. Mouse and keyboard should be on the table, not tangled.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Thursday, October 22, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Text-Based Adventure Games: Multi-User Dungeons [MUDs]

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. 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]

I have taken today off for a family engagement. There is no meeting online BUT YOU HAVE WORK TO COMPLETE.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Today students will have an opportunity to play and analyze a text-based adventure game commonly known as a MUD or Multi-User Dungeon. It is a game that allows multiple players to join a fantasy or science-fiction based world to explore, adventure, and sometimes fight monsters or other players. Please click this link to access the Let's Play: MUDs tutorial videos. If you are using your own computer, start with the installing TinTin++ video. If you are using a school computer, start with the Installing PuTTY Portable video. Then all students should move on to Part 1: The Basics and continue from there.

After you have played for at least 30 minutes please complete the Let's Play: MUDs Survey.

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

Previous (Late) Assignments

None at this time.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Progamming] [Multi-User] Thursday, October 22, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 5B: Guess a Number
  2. 7B: Guess a Number
  3. 8B: Guess a Number
The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

  1. 5B: Dragon Realm
  2. 7B: Dragon Realm
  3. 8B: Dragon Realm
You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] [Multi-User Programming] Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Clock-In PIN

Thereis no PIN code today.

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 3A: Guess a Number
  2. 4A [Game & Sim]: Guess a Number
  3. 4A [Multi-User]: Guess a Number
The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

  1. 3A: Dragon Realm
  2. 4A [Game and Sim]: Dragon Realm
  3. 4A [Multi-User]: Dragon Realm
You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Clock-In PIN

There is no PIN code today.

Topic

Text-Based Adventure Games: Multi-User Dungeons [MUDs]

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. 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]

I have taken today off for a family engagement. There is no meeting online BUT YOU HAVE WORK TO COMPLETE.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Today students will have an opportunity to play and analyze a text-based adventure game commonly known as a MUD or Multi-User Dungeon. It is a game that allows multiple players to join a fantasy or science-fiction based world to explore, adventure, and sometimes fight monsters or other players. Please click this link to access the Let's Play: MUDs tutorial videos. If you are using your own computer, start with the installing TinTin++ video. If you are using a school computer, start with the Installing PuTTY Portable video. Then all students should move on to Part 1: The Basics and continue from there.

After you have played for at least 30 minutes please complete the Let's Play: MUDs Survey.

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

Previous (Late) Assignments

None at this time.

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.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Text-Based Adventure Games: Multi-User Dungeons [MUDs]

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. 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]

I have taken today off for a family engagement. There is no meeting online BUT YOU HAVE WORK TO COMPLETE.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Today students will have an opportunity to play and analyze a text-based adventure game commonly known as a MUD or Multi-User Dungeon. It is a game that allows multiple players to join a fantasy or science-fiction based world to explore, adventure, and sometimes fight monsters or other players. Please click this link to access the Let's Play: MUDs tutorial videos. If you are using your own computer, start with the installing TinTin++ video. If you are using a school computer, start with the Installing PuTTY Portable video. Then all students should move on to Part 1: The Basics and continue from there.

After you have played for at least 30 minutes please complete the Let's Play: MUDs Survey.

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

Previous (Late) Assignments

None at this time.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] [Multi-User Game Programming] Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 5B: Guess a Number
  2. 7B: Guess a Number
  3. 8B: Guess a Number
The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

  1. 5B: Dragon Realm
  2. 7B: Dragon Realm
  3. 8B: Dragon Realm
You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

Monday, October 19, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Monday, October 19, 2020

Clock-In PIN

There is no PIN code today.

Topic

Text-Based Adventure Games: Multi-User Dungeons [MUDs]

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. 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 need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Today students will have an opportunity to play and analyze a text-based adventure game commonly known as a MUD or Multi-User Dungeon. It is a game that allows multiple players to join a fantasy or science-fiction based world to explore, adventure, and sometimes fight monsters or other players. Please click this link to access the Let's Play: MUDs tutorial videos. If you are using your own computer, start with the installing TinTin++ video. If you are using a school computer, start with the Installing PuTTY Portable video. Then all students should move on to Part 1: The Basics and continue from there.

After you have played for at least 30 minutes please complete the Let's Play: MUDs Survey.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Let's Play: Tetris survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: ArmagetronAD activity if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: Super Mario Bros. survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] Monday, October 19, 2020

Clock-In PIN

No PIN Code for today.

Topic

Guess a Number

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

If you have finished the Guess a Number Project you can work on Unit 1 from edhesive.com. If you completed the Space Travel Program and Guess a Number it should mostly be review.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

If you did not finish the Space Travel Program, you can submit it by 3PM today for partial credit. Students can view tutorial videos for the project by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Thursday, October 15, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Text-Based Adventure Games: Multi-User Dungeons [MUDs]

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. 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 need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Today students will have an opportunity to play and analyze a text-based adventure game commonly known as a MUD or Multi-User Dungeon. It is a game that allows multiple players to join a fantasy or science-fiction based world to explore, adventure, and sometimes fight monsters or other players. Please click this link to access the Let's Play: MUDs tutorial videos. If you are using your own computer, start with the installing TinTin++ video. If you are using a school computer, start with the Installing PuTTY Portable video. Then all students should move on to Part 1: The Basics and continue from there.

After you have played for at least 30 minutes please complete the Let's Play: MUDs Survey.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Let's Play: Tetris survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: ArmagetronAD activity if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: Super Mario Bros. survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] Thursday, October 15, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Guess a Number

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

  1. 5th Period
  2. 7th Period
  3. 8th Period

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

If you have finished the Guess a Number Project you can work on Unit 1 from edhesive.com. If you completed the Space Travel Program and Guess a Number it should mostly be review.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

If you did not finish the Space Travel Program, you can submit it by 3PM today for partial credit. Students can view tutorial videos for the project by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Rubric] Guess a Number

Content Rubric

  1. Version 0.1 should have the correct import statement. [5 Points]
  2. Version 0.2 should correctly initialize num_guess and print() the introduction. [5 Points]
  3. Version 0.3 should correctly get the player_name from the player. [5 Points]
  4. Version 0.4 should have X and Y defined for rand_num = random.randint(x, y) [5 Points]
  5. Version 0.5 should print() the STRING with player_name, explain the range of numbers, and the number of guesses allowed. [5 Points]
  6. Version 0.6 should replace z in range(z) with the number of guess attempts. [5 Points]
  7. Version 0.7 should use input() to allow the player to guess a number. [5 Points]
  8. Version 0.8 should complete the if/elif/else statements to check if guess is too high, too low, or a match.[20 Points]
  9. Version 0.9 should complete the if/elif/else to print a "win" or "loss" message based on the guess.[20 Points]
  10. Version 1.0 should be the completed program, free of syntax and logic errors. [25 Points]

Process Rubric

  1. Code executes correctly without run time or syntax errors. [20 Points]
  2. File name is lastname_firstname_guess_a_number. [5 Points]
  3. Project is submitted to GitHub by 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. [25 Points]

Monday, October 12, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Monday, October 12, 2020

Clock-In PIN

There is no clock-in PIN for today.

Topic

My Favorite Game Presentations

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. What are the qualities and characteristics of a good presentation?
  2. 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]

Today students will deliver their My Favorite Game presentations.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will need to complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey [1st Quarter].

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Let's Play: Tetris survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: ArmagetronAD activity if you have not done so.

Complete the Let's Play: Super Mario Bros. survey if you have not done so.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

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.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] [Multi-User] Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Space Travel Simulator Program

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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 continue working on the Space Travel Simulator.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the Space Travel Simulator program.

Students can view tutorial videos for the project by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Appropriate Content in Games

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. What role do power-ups play in most side-scrolling platform games?
  2. What input controls are important for a side-scrolling platform game?
  3. What information is important to the player during the actual game play?
  4. 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]

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Previous (Late) Assignments

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.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Appropriate Content in Games

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. What role do power-ups play in most side-scrolling platform games?
  2. What input controls are important for a side-scrolling platform game?
  3. What information is important to the player during the actual game play?
  4. 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]

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Previous (Late) Assignments

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] [Multi-User] Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Game Analysis

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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 continue working on the Space Travel Simulator.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the Space Travel Simulator program.

Students can view tutorial videos for the project by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

Space Travel Simulator Tutorial Videos

Version 0.4

Version 0.45

Version 0.5

Version 0.6

Version 0.65

Version 0.7

Version 0.8

Version 0.9

Version 1.0

Version 1.0a

Monday, October 5, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Monday, October 05, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11001010

Topic

Appropriate Content in Games

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. What role do power-ups play in most side-scrolling platform games?
  2. What input controls are important for a side-scrolling platform game?
  3. What information is important to the player during the actual game play?
  4. 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]

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Previous (Late) Assignments

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.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming / Multi-User] Thursday, October 01, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Game Analysis

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 43.0 Code programs.
    • 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
    • 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
    • 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

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 continue working on the Space Travel Simulator.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the Space Travel Simulator program.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

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.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Thursday, October 01, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

Game Analysis: Side-Scrolling Platformers

Standards & Benchmarks

  • 29.0 Categorize the different gaming genres. The student will be able to:
    • 29.01 Research, compare and categorize the different gaming genres.
    • 29.02 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
    • 29.03 Define and use the necessary vocabulary related to gaming and the different genres.

Essential Questions

  1. How does a side-scrolling platform game simplify the level design process?
  2. What role do power-ups play in most side-scrolling platform games?
  3. What input controls are important for a side-scrolling platform game?
  4. What information is important to the player during the actual game play?
  5. 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 discuss game design aspects of side-scrolling platform games.

Students will sign-up for presentation dates for the My Favorite Game presentation starting next week.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Game Design Triangle Document. You will need to create your document using Microsoft Word (OneView version is fine). This is an example of what your document should look like.

Previous (Late) Assignments

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.