GAME+AV

The students will: The student will use the following programming concepts:
 * Objectives**
 * be able to explain testing and debugging practices
 * develop a list of strategies for testing and debugging Scratch projects
 * be able to identify some common design elements of games
 * plan the goals, measurement, rewards and feedback for a game.
 * design a game using Scratch.

The program is reset with a green flag so all sections of the game are in place for a replay of the game. At least one object (sprite) is controlled by the player. At least one object (sprite) moves independently. Game includes at least one instance of object interaction (this could include objects that respond to mouse clicks, or it could be two objects that interact with each other.) Game has accurate measurement scoring system. Game has clear feedback for victory/loss conditions and/or scoring. Player can interact with game to a successful conclusion. Game runs without errors.


 * Background information from Cathleen's Brain-Based Research **
 * Video games create situations in which the gamer gains pleasure.
 * Video games: **
 * challenge each player at the individual's level
 * provide immediate feedback
 * reward success with greater challenge
 * provide frequent feedback on incremental progress throughout play.
 * Video gamers: **
 * buy into the goal
 * persevere through challenge, despite an 80% failure rate
 * use immediate feedback to improve
 * consult resources for help
 * will work hard for the pleasure of going to higher levels of play.


 * Stage 1: Investigate **
 * View How to Make a Game tutorial T**hen view //Make a Simple Game// and //Make a Story//**
 * **Demonstrate** that you know how to use these commands before you go any further. (the **Control, Sensing, Operators and Variables** in Scratch, and the **//go to x and y//** in Motion.)


 * Games Investigated **
 * 1) Active URL to 1st Scratch game viewed. What was the goal? How was the progress measured? What were the rewards? How did you get feedback? What interested you?
 * 2) Active URL to 2nd Scratch game viewed. What was the goal? How was the progress measured? What were the rewards? How did you get feedback? What interested you?
 * 3) Active URL to 3rd Scratch game viewed. What was the goal? How was the progress measured? What were the rewards? How did you get feedback? What interested you?
 * Sample Game by David
 * **Mrs. Carrier's Sample game with score**
 * **Mrs. Carrier's Sprite follows sprite**


 * Stage 2: Graphic Design - A basic plan **
 * **Goal** of the game: **Find the letters to spell the phrase**
 * How will you **measure** the progress? **By the letter score**
 * How will **reward** the player?: **By letting the background of a mermaid come up**
 * How will you provide **feedback**? **By The back ground**
 * You must include the following: **
 * 1) keyboard controls for at least 1 sprite: **Click of mouse**
 * 2) variable that keeps the score accurately: **Score bar**
 * 3) Clear end of the game - both successful and unsuccessful **: If it's successful it goes to the mermaid, Digimon background**


 * Stage 3: Plan - A numbered list with more details about the game. **
 * goal: **Find the letters to spell a phrase**
 * measurement: **Score**
 * reward: **mermaid background**
 * feedback: **Background**


 * Stage 4: Create **
 * Active URL in ICSkids Game gallery - http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22012671/
 * If you remixed anything from another student's program on MIT, provide an active link to the original program and explain what you used.

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 * Stage 5: Evaluate **
 * Process **
 * 1) **Remembering**: What did you do in the project? What was your inspiration? **//Digimon was my inspiration. I made the Phrase Mermaids love Digimon.//**
 * 1) **Understanding**: What was important about it? What did you learn? //**I learned how to keep score.**//
 * 2) **Applying**: Where could I use this again? **//My house//**
 * 3) **Analyzing**: Do I see any patterns in what I did? What did you get stuck on? How did you get unstuck? Who in the class viewed your story? Who helped you with useful tips and suggestion? //**My patterns would be the background. I got stuck on how to keep score.**//
 * 4) **Evaluating**: How well did I do? D id you include everything in your design? If something was not included, explain why. What are you most proud of? Why? **//Im proud of the winner background//**
 * 5) **Creating**: What should I do next? What do you want to learn next? //**Next I want to learn... I don't know.**//
 * Product **
 * What was the **goal** of the game? //**To find the letters to make a random phrase**//
 * How did you **measure** progress? //**Score**//
 * How did you provide **feedback**?//**Background**//
 * What **rewards** did you provide? **//Mermaid Background//**
 * Which **control commands** did you use? **//Mouse click//**
 * Which **sensing commands** did you use?**//Mouse click//**
 * Did you use **variables**? Which ones and how? **//I used the score variable//**