Overview
Learn conditionals, functions, coordinates and more in block-based coding and JavaScript with this 30-hr comprehensive set of materials based on CSTA standards.
Introduce students to computer science and coding, provide an overview to Minecraft Education and the MakeCode coding editor.
* Learn basic navigation in Minecraft Education for keyboard or touch devices
* Become familiar with the interface of the Minecraft game and Code Builder
* Be introduced to the Agent and the basic moves using MakeCode blocks
* Understand the concept of decomposition to help break down problems to determine more manageable solutions for the Agent
* Understand the importance of sequencing (i.e., putting things in the correct order) to have the Agent complete tasks
This unit introduces students to computer science and coding, provides an overview of Minecraft Education, and the associated Microsoft MakeCode in-game coding editor, and gets students started on their coding journey with introductory tutorials in MakeCode.