[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Clock-In PIN

00110101

Topic

Puzzle Games

Standards

• 29.01 Analyze examples of different gaming genres.
• 35.02 Evaluate the impact of randomness in game design especially as it pertains to pattern recognition.
• 38.02 Describe common design elements introducing skill, luck and combinations including escalating challenges to games.

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the characteristics of your favorite game?
2. What are the qualities of a good presentation?
3. 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 the characteristics of puzzle games. Students will then play one of the most popular puzzle games ever created: Tetris. After playing the game students will discuss it further and complete the Let's Play: Tetris [Post-Play Survey].

Students can download a copy of the PowerPoint by clicking Intro to PuzzleGames PowerPoint.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Finish the My Favorite Game Presentation.

Previous (Late) Assignments

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.

[Song of the Day] Wednesday, September 16, 2020: Talking Heads -- This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.