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
- How does a side-scrolling platform game simplify the level design process?
- What role do power-ups play in most side-scrolling platform games?
- What input controls are important for a side-scrolling platform game?
- What information is important to the player during the actual game play?
- What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?
Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]
Every day you should:
- Login to DCPS OneView.
- Read your DCPS e-mail.
- 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::
- BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
- RESTART the computer.
- TURN OFF the monitor.
- COLLECT your materials.
- WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
- PUSH in your chair when you leave.
- 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.
