5/12- Hi Team, I had to be out today. Do a great job, I know you are all ready for the final! Finish up your last assignments and then feel free to play some games once you get the assignments done.
Bell Work- Click the link below and choose one of the tutorials to complete in Scratch. Read through the tutorial, look how it was completed, and then complete your own version. (It doesn't have to be exactly the same)
Work Time- Click the PiskelApp Link below. Download 2 "pixelated" images" of characters online. Try to re-create the images using PiskelApp. Save your finished images.
Extra Time- Once you complete your 2 assignments as long as you know how to animate images in Visual Basic, then you may play games for the remainder of class. If you aren't sure about how to animate get with someone else in the class and review their animation program.
Bell Work- Click the link below and choose one of the tutorials to complete in Scratch. Read through the tutorial, look how it was completed, and then complete your own version. (It doesn't have to be exactly the same)
Work Time- Click the PiskelApp Link below. Download 2 "pixelated" images" of characters online. Try to re-create the images using PiskelApp. Save your finished images.
Extra Time- Once you complete your 2 assignments as long as you know how to animate images in Visual Basic, then you may play games for the remainder of class. If you aren't sure about how to animate get with someone else in the class and review their animation program.
5/10 and 5/11- Hi Team, Today you will be reviewing animation in Visual Basic and completing a few animations of your own. You will then choose one of the scratch tutorials at the link below to complete.
Bell Work- Download a few images that you could turn into an animation in Visual Basic. Review from Chpt 9 the animation section and code. Complete 2 animation programs (one may be the bouncing ball)
Work Time- Choose one of the scratch tutorials at the link below and complete the tutorial. Show me the final product once you have completed.
Bell Work- Download a few images that you could turn into an animation in Visual Basic. Review from Chpt 9 the animation section and code. Complete 2 animation programs (one may be the bouncing ball)
Work Time- Choose one of the scratch tutorials at the link below and complete the tutorial. Show me the final product once you have completed.
5/5 and 5/8- Hi Class, Today you will be finishing up your Historical Figure Program, and working on a short text editor review. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Spend the first 45 minutes of class completing your historical figure program. (includes at least 5 images that scroll with arrows. Include a button that makes the background color change. Also launch at least 2 websites about the person with buttons.)
Work Time- Read pages 405-407 in the text and then begin the 6 parts of the Text Editor review.
Bell Work- Spend the first 45 minutes of class completing your historical figure program. (includes at least 5 images that scroll with arrows. Include a button that makes the background color change. Also launch at least 2 websites about the person with buttons.)
Work Time- Read pages 405-407 in the text and then begin the 6 parts of the Text Editor review.
5/3 and 5/4- Hi Class, Today you'll be completing a class historical figure challenge. You'll then be creating a visual basic program all about one of the historical figures. Let's have a great rest of the week!
Bell Work- Get one of the worksheets. Try to be the first to complete all 46 of the names.
Work Time- You will complete a visual basic program that launches at least 10 facts about the historical figure you chose and includes at least 5 images that scroll with arrows. Include a button that makes the background color change. Also launch at least 2 websites about the person with buttons. Try to complete everything by the end of the hour.
Bell Work- Get one of the worksheets. Try to be the first to complete all 46 of the names.
Work Time- You will complete a visual basic program that launches at least 10 facts about the historical figure you chose and includes at least 5 images that scroll with arrows. Include a button that makes the background color change. Also launch at least 2 websites about the person with buttons. Try to complete everything by the end of the hour.
5/1 and 5/2- Hi Team, Today you will be completing a Case Study all about Using Files, and you will work on transferring data to an Excel File using code. Let's make it a great day!
Bell Work- Complete the Case Study that starts on page 373...(You may have to complete the Word Guess case study in Chapter 5 first).
Work Time- Using the Links below or any resources you can find, try to add data to an excel spreadsheet using a Visual Basic program. This will be a competition where you work with a partner.
Bell Work- Complete the Case Study that starts on page 373...(You may have to complete the Word Guess case study in Chapter 5 first).
Work Time- Using the Links below or any resources you can find, try to add data to an excel spreadsheet using a Visual Basic program. This will be a competition where you work with a partner.
4/27- Hi Team, Today I'll be giving you quite a bit of class time to continue working on your taco truck program. You will then present your program to the class. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Use the first 45 minutes of class to continue working on your taco truck program. Make sure to use Case or Select Case somewhere in your program.
Work Time- 1. Present your program to the class 2. Writing Prompts
Bell Work- Use the first 45 minutes of class to continue working on your taco truck program. Make sure to use Case or Select Case somewhere in your program.
Work Time- 1. Present your program to the class 2. Writing Prompts
4/25- Hi Team, I had to be out last minute. Work Hard, Be Creative, Get your assignments done!
Bell Work (First 45 Minutes)- Use this time to finish up your maze game and to begin working on a Visual Basic game of your choice. Once you finish the maze game then find another tutorial video to create a game that interests you.
Work Time (Final 45 Minutes)- Download the Taco Truck Program document below and get as much of the program done as you can. Be creative with your program.
Bell Work (First 45 Minutes)- Use this time to finish up your maze game and to begin working on a Visual Basic game of your choice. Once you finish the maze game then find another tutorial video to create a game that interests you.
Work Time (Final 45 Minutes)- Download the Taco Truck Program document below and get as much of the program done as you can. Be creative with your program.
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4/21- Hi Class, Today you will be creating a maze game using Visual Basic and then we will have a guest speaker in the second half of class. Let's make it an awesome Friday!
Bell Work- Use the link below and work along with the tutorial video to create your own version of a maze game. Have fun with this, be creative, don't make your maze exactly like the one in the video. Put your own spin on it.
Work Time- Guest Speaker- Make sure to take notes, and throughout the presentation I want you to write down one good question that you can ask the speaker at the end of his presentation. Turn your notes in at the end of class.
Bell Work- Use the link below and work along with the tutorial video to create your own version of a maze game. Have fun with this, be creative, don't make your maze exactly like the one in the video. Put your own spin on it.
Work Time- Guest Speaker- Make sure to take notes, and throughout the presentation I want you to write down one good question that you can ask the speaker at the end of his presentation. Turn your notes in at the end of class.
4/20- Hi Team, Today you'll be creating a maze game using Visual Basic. Then you'll be choosing to make another game in Visual Basic (your choice what kind). Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Open Visual Basic and use the link below. Watch the video and work along with it in Visual Basic. Create a maze game that can be played with keyboard controls. Save as Maze Game.
Work Time- Create a game in Visual Basic using one of the many tutorial videos on YouTube. Work on this one with a partner.
Bell Work- Open Visual Basic and use the link below. Watch the video and work along with it in Visual Basic. Create a maze game that can be played with keyboard controls. Save as Maze Game.
Work Time- Create a game in Visual Basic using one of the many tutorial videos on YouTube. Work on this one with a partner.
4/19- Hi Team, Today you will be learning about creating files and have a few coding activities regarding creating files in other locations on your computer. Let's have an awesome Wednesday!
Bell Work- Grab a book, this is a timed competition. Open to page 356 and complete the review as quickly as possible.
Work Time- Read pages 357-359 (The File Stream and StreamReader Classes), then complete Review- ReadFile part 1 and part 2 (pgs 361 and 364)
Bell Work- Grab a book, this is a timed competition. Open to page 356 and complete the review as quickly as possible.
Work Time- Read pages 357-359 (The File Stream and StreamReader Classes), then complete Review- ReadFile part 1 and part 2 (pgs 361 and 364)
4/13- Hi Team, Today we are going to create Visual Basic Resumes. You will also be completing an article review. Let's make it a great Thursday!
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and read through the article. Then type a 5 sentence summary about the article. At the end include 2 ideas that you come up with that wearable electronics could be used for.
Work Time- Today you will be taking everything you've learned in Visual Basic and creating a program that will serve as your resume. Use picturebox, labels, textbox, buttons, launch files, launch the websites you have created. Be as creative as possible!
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and read through the article. Then type a 5 sentence summary about the article. At the end include 2 ideas that you come up with that wearable electronics could be used for.
Work Time- Today you will be taking everything you've learned in Visual Basic and creating a program that will serve as your resume. Use picturebox, labels, textbox, buttons, launch files, launch the websites you have created. Be as creative as possible!
4/11- Hi Team, Today you will be finishing up your map program. Once you have completed that you will choose one of the topics from below and create a screen cast o matic video all about that topic. Make it a great day!
Bell Work- Complete the map program that we started last class period. Draw lines using code, if you can't get the code to work then think of other ways you can create a map in Visual Basic such as using images, text, etc. (If you were absent on Friday then find a map online and re-create it in Visual Basic.
Work Time- Get a set of headphones and a double cord so your microphone will work. Download the topics and help document below. Choose one of the topics and create a 5 slide powerpoint about that particular programming topic (Yes you'll have to do some research). Then create a 2 to 3 minute tutorial video using screen cast-o-matic. Publish the Video and Save to Your H Drive.
If you're having trouble getting screen cast-o-matic to launch use the help document I created below.
Bell Work- Complete the map program that we started last class period. Draw lines using code, if you can't get the code to work then think of other ways you can create a map in Visual Basic such as using images, text, etc. (If you were absent on Friday then find a map online and re-create it in Visual Basic.
Work Time- Get a set of headphones and a double cord so your microphone will work. Download the topics and help document below. Choose one of the topics and create a 5 slide powerpoint about that particular programming topic (Yes you'll have to do some research). Then create a 2 to 3 minute tutorial video using screen cast-o-matic. Publish the Video and Save to Your H Drive.
If you're having trouble getting screen cast-o-matic to launch use the help document I created below.
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4/5- Hi Team, Today you will be completing a visual basic case study using Arrays, and then you will finish up your Minecraft team game challenge. Make it a great day! Get your assignments completed.
First 45 minutes- Get a book and go to page 262. Read through the case study and the coding begins on page 264. Get as much of this program done as you can in 45 minutes. Save All
Remaining 45 minutes- Get with your Team. By the end of class today your team should have a game that is ready to be played and judged. We will have students judge them on Friday. Do a great job. Launcher website- www.thomasdankengin3.weebly.com
First 45 minutes- Get a book and go to page 262. Read through the case study and the coding begins on page 264. Get as much of this program done as you can in 45 minutes. Save All
Remaining 45 minutes- Get with your Team. By the end of class today your team should have a game that is ready to be played and judged. We will have students judge them on Friday. Do a great job. Launcher website- www.thomasdankengin3.weebly.com
4/3 and 4/4- Hi Team, Today we'll be finishing and grading your business program and website, we'll then have a Minecraft team challenge. Let's have a great Monday!
Bell Work- Get right to work on finishing up your business program and website. Let me know when you have completed all the required tasks and I will grade your project.
Work Time- We'll split into teams of two and be having a game creation challenge in Minecraft. You will compete against the other team and see which team can create the most challenging/creative game in a Minecraft world. Each team should use a separate server. Have fun, be creative, work together.
Bell Work- Get right to work on finishing up your business program and website. Let me know when you have completed all the required tasks and I will grade your project.
Work Time- We'll split into teams of two and be having a game creation challenge in Minecraft. You will compete against the other team and see which team can create the most challenging/creative game in a Minecraft world. Each team should use a separate server. Have fun, be creative, work together.
3/29 and 3/30- Hi Team, Today you will be having roughly 1 hour to work on your Visual Basic Business Project. You will then be competing in some code challenges. Let's have a nice day!
Bell Work- Get right back to work on your business program. Use the checklist from the prior post.
Work Time- Get signed up for an account using the link below. Start by going and working in the practice section. Then get into at least one competition today.
Bell Work- Get right back to work on your business program. Use the checklist from the prior post.
Work Time- Get signed up for an account using the link below. Start by going and working in the practice section. Then get into at least one competition today.
3/27 and 3/28- Hi Programmers, Today you will get started with the Visual Basic Business Project. You will be creating a business and designing the software for your business. Have fun, be creative, don't waste any time!
Bell Work- Class discussion to help come up with ideas for your business and your software.
Work Time- Use the checklist below for your project.
1. Come up with a Creative Business Idea
2. Use images and graphics in your program to make it visually stunning
3. Create at least 3 sounds that you will use in your program
4. Use at least one piece of code from the book that we have previously studied (scroll through pictures with arrow buttons, buttons make calculations, etc)
5. Must create 1 webpage about the business and have a button that launches your webpage in the program
6. Use MsgBox to launch fun facts about the company
7. Must use "Case" somewhere in your code
Bell Work- Class discussion to help come up with ideas for your business and your software.
Work Time- Use the checklist below for your project.
1. Come up with a Creative Business Idea
2. Use images and graphics in your program to make it visually stunning
3. Create at least 3 sounds that you will use in your program
4. Use at least one piece of code from the book that we have previously studied (scroll through pictures with arrow buttons, buttons make calculations, etc)
5. Must create 1 webpage about the business and have a button that launches your webpage in the program
6. Use MsgBox to launch fun facts about the company
7. Must use "Case" somewhere in your code
3/14- Hi Programmers, It's going to be a great day. Start by completing an NCAA March Madness Bracket. Once those are complete you will finish the Dice Roll programming assignment AND complete a Mario game with Mario Builder. Let's make it an awesome day.
Bell Work- Finish up your bracket, Finish the Dice Roll Game in Visual Basic.
Work Time- Complete a full stage in Mario Builder. Stage equals 3 levels, then a mid way point castle, 2 more levels and then the end castle with a boss. Good Luck!
Bell Work- Finish up your bracket, Finish the Dice Roll Game in Visual Basic.
Work Time- Complete a full stage in Mario Builder. Stage equals 3 levels, then a mid way point castle, 2 more levels and then the end castle with a boss. Good Luck!
3/10 and 3/13- Hi Programmers, Today you will spend half of the class working with Arrays and the other half of class working with GameMaker. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Open your book to Chapter 8 (pg 245) and read through the first 2 pages. Then begin working on the Student Names Review on pg 247. Continue reading and work on the DiceRolls review on pg 251.
Work Time- Get GameMaker working on your computers. Sign up. Begin creating a 2 level game in GameMaker.
Bell Work- Open your book to Chapter 8 (pg 245) and read through the first 2 pages. Then begin working on the Student Names Review on pg 247. Continue reading and work on the DiceRolls review on pg 251.
Work Time- Get GameMaker working on your computers. Sign up. Begin creating a 2 level game in GameMaker.
3/2 and 3/3- Hi Team, Do a great job today! Make sure to read all instructions and complete your assignments.
Bell Work (25 points)- Start by clicking the bell work link below and finding a programming article that interests you. Read through the article and type a half page summary about the article. Then, Create a Visual Basic program all about the article. Use pictures, MessageBoxes, Etc. BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROGRAM!
Work Time- (25 points)- Begin creating Sprites for a game design project you will be completing. You want to create at least 5 different Sprites. This would be the character you will be using in your game along with bosses at the end of your levels. Export each one you create and save them to a folder in your H Drive. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Create a Maze Game using Minecraft
Bell Work (25 points)- Start by clicking the bell work link below and finding a programming article that interests you. Read through the article and type a half page summary about the article. Then, Create a Visual Basic program all about the article. Use pictures, MessageBoxes, Etc. BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROGRAM!
Work Time- (25 points)- Begin creating Sprites for a game design project you will be completing. You want to create at least 5 different Sprites. This would be the character you will be using in your game along with bosses at the end of your levels. Export each one you create and save them to a folder in your H Drive. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Create a Maze Game using Minecraft
2/23 and 2/24- Hi Team, Do a great job while I'm gone and get your work done. Today you'll be finishing up your calculator case study, working on a team game design project, and if there is time starting an SQL tutorial.
First 45 minutes- Finish the Calculator Case Study that you should have started last class period. It starts on page 182, the actual coding starts on 185.
Final 45 minutes- Continue working on your game design project. I've attached the file for your reference. Make sure to complete the game and the Visual Basic program about the game. Include rules, controls, etc in your VB program.
If there is extra time- Click the Intro to SQL link below and go through each of the 8 tabs on the left side of the page. When you get done write a paragraph in Microsoft Word explaining what you learned about SQL and how it is different than Visual Basi
First 45 minutes- Finish the Calculator Case Study that you should have started last class period. It starts on page 182, the actual coding starts on 185.
Final 45 minutes- Continue working on your game design project. I've attached the file for your reference. Make sure to complete the game and the Visual Basic program about the game. Include rules, controls, etc in your VB program.
If there is extra time- Click the Intro to SQL link below and go through each of the 8 tabs on the left side of the page. When you get done write a paragraph in Microsoft Word explaining what you learned about SQL and how it is different than Visual Basi
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2/17 and 2/22- Hi Programmers, Today you will be working on the Chpt 6 Case Study and you'll be finishing up your game design challenge. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Complete the Case Study on page 185
Work Time- Get with your partner, finish your game, finish the graphic, finish the VB program for your game. Be ready for an informal presentation.
Bell Work- Complete the Case Study on page 185
Work Time- Get with your partner, finish your game, finish the graphic, finish the VB program for your game. Be ready for an informal presentation.
2/13 and 2/14- Hi Team, Today you'll have a few minutes to finish your Chapter 9 test and then we're going to jump right into Procedures. Let's have a great day.
Bell Work- Short discussion over Procedures, then complete the Pet Store review on page 165.
Work Time- Complete the Shell Game Review on page 176. Files are in the shared drive.
Bell Work- Short discussion over Procedures, then complete the Pet Store review on page 165.
Work Time- Complete the Shell Game Review on page 176. Files are in the shared drive.
2/6 and 2/7- Chapter 9 TEST DAY!
-This test is broken down into 2 sections and each section will be timed.
-This test is completely coding and creating programs
-You may use your cheat sheet, book, and internet
-GOOD LUCK!
-This test is broken down into 2 sections and each section will be timed.
-This test is completely coding and creating programs
-You may use your cheat sheet, book, and internet
-GOOD LUCK!
2/1 and 2/2- Hi Class, Today you will be completing your code cheat sheet for the Chpt 9 test and you will be working through some practice cases to prep for the test. Let's have an awesome day.
Bell Work- You have one sheet of paper to get as much code as possible on from chpt 2,3,4,5, and 9. This is the only thing you can use for your test so take advantage of this time.
Work Time- I'll be giving you practice cases and you'll code for a set amount of time. These will be similar to what's on the Chpt 9 test.
Bell Work- You have one sheet of paper to get as much code as possible on from chpt 2,3,4,5, and 9. This is the only thing you can use for your test so take advantage of this time.
Work Time- I'll be giving you practice cases and you'll code for a set amount of time. These will be similar to what's on the Chpt 9 test.
1/30 and 1/31- Hi Team, I had to be out today. Do a great job and get your assignments completed! Help each other out.
Bell Work- Get a textbook and go to page 300. Work on the Tracker Review and Save.
Work Time- Complete the Case Study that starts on page 301. (Click It Game). Read through the first few pages, DON'T accidentally start coding the pseudocode. The actual code doesn't start until page 304. Do your best. Save your progress.
Bell Work- Get a textbook and go to page 300. Work on the Tracker Review and Save.
Work Time- Complete the Case Study that starts on page 301. (Click It Game). Read through the first few pages, DON'T accidentally start coding the pseudocode. The actual code doesn't start until page 304. Do your best. Save your progress.
1/20 and 1/23- Hi Class, Today our focus is putting the final touch on your City of Wichita program, learning how to draw with code and use the Graphics class to make shapes. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Take 20 minutes to finish up your City of Wichita program and present them. We will then publish them together as a class.
Work Time- Read pgs 292-294, Then complete the draw shapes review. Once you complete that get started on the "Face" review where you are drawing funny faces with code.
Bell Work- Take 20 minutes to finish up your City of Wichita program and present them. We will then publish them together as a class.
Work Time- Read pgs 292-294, Then complete the draw shapes review. Once you complete that get started on the "Face" review where you are drawing funny faces with code.
1/18 and 1/19- Hi Team, I know that you need more time to finish up your City of Wichita programs so today is your day. Remember this is a competition. Use the checklist in the prior post. We'll then work on the Draw Shapes Review!
Bell Work- Take 45 minutes and finish up your City of Wichita program. Make it look nice and make sure your coding works.
Work Time- Get the textbook and complete the Draw Shapes Review on page 294.
Bell Work- Take 45 minutes and finish up your City of Wichita program. Make it look nice and make sure your coding works.
Work Time- Get the textbook and complete the Draw Shapes Review on page 294.
1/13 and 1/17- Hi Programmers, Today you will be completing a short typing assignment and then completing the City of Wichita Program. Do an awesome job today!
Bell Work/Writing Assignment- Find a current article online about a new piece of technology or something going on in programming. Read the article and type a 1/2 page summary of the article. Save!
Daily Assignment- Today you will be putting your programming/design skills to the test. This is a competition and will be judged. There will be a prize.
1. Start a new project and call it City of Wichita
2. Create a windows form that is all about the City of Wichita
3. The program should include buttons that launch cool pictures of Wichita. Also the form should be designed with pictures from the City.
4. The form should include some type of audio file (could be launched with a button)
5. The form should include at least 5 facts about the City of Wichita (these could be launched with a button using MessageBox.show or could be included in the form.
6. The form should include at least 2 buttons that change the form to a different color OR change the form to an image. Label these buttons with whatever color it will change to.
7. Help each other out and use the book (Chapter 9 pages 281-291)
Bell Work/Writing Assignment- Find a current article online about a new piece of technology or something going on in programming. Read the article and type a 1/2 page summary of the article. Save!
Daily Assignment- Today you will be putting your programming/design skills to the test. This is a competition and will be judged. There will be a prize.
1. Start a new project and call it City of Wichita
2. Create a windows form that is all about the City of Wichita
3. The program should include buttons that launch cool pictures of Wichita. Also the form should be designed with pictures from the City.
4. The form should include some type of audio file (could be launched with a button)
5. The form should include at least 5 facts about the City of Wichita (these could be launched with a button using MessageBox.show or could be included in the form.
6. The form should include at least 2 buttons that change the form to a different color OR change the form to an image. Label these buttons with whatever color it will change to.
7. Help each other out and use the book (Chapter 9 pages 281-291)
1/11 and 1/12- Hi Team, Today you will be completing the Sounds, Graphics, and Color project. You will have the entire hour to complete. Make it a great day!
Bell Work- Short discussion over sounds, graphics, and color in coding.
Work Time- Complete a program that has a minimum of 11 buttons. 10 of the buttons should have an image and when clicked it should play a short sound file you created in Soundation. The 11th button should make the background of your program either change color or blink. Good luck!
Bell Work- Short discussion over sounds, graphics, and color in coding.
Work Time- Complete a program that has a minimum of 11 buttons. 10 of the buttons should have an image and when clicked it should play a short sound file you created in Soundation. The 11th button should make the background of your program either change color or blink. Good luck!
1/9 and 1/10- Hi Team, Today you'll be giving your short presentation over your section of the 6 programs we wrote last class. You'll then be completing the bouncing ball review and if there's time start making a Mario game. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Take 20 minutes to get with your partner from the other team that worked on the same review, prepare for teaching others in the class how to complete that program.
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review on pg 290
Extra Time- Use the sandbox and build a Mario game (details on how to download in class)
Bell Work- Take 20 minutes to get with your partner from the other team that worked on the same review, prepare for teaching others in the class how to complete that program.
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review on pg 290
Extra Time- Use the sandbox and build a Mario game (details on how to download in class)
1/5 and 1/6- Hi Programmers, Welcome Back! Today we'll be jumping right into Chapter 9 which is all about Color, Sound, and Graphics. Let's make it a great day!
Bell Work- Get a partner, complete the 6 reviews spanning from page 282-289
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review which starts on page 290
Bell Work- Get a partner, complete the 6 reviews spanning from page 282-289
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review which starts on page 290
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12/13- Hi Team, Today we'll be prepping for your final. There are 2 case studies to complete and we'll discuss more about Loops. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Finish the 2 case studies that are very similar to the case studies that will be on the test. Review loop info.
Work Time- Class game competitions.
Bell Work- Finish the 2 case studies that are very similar to the case studies that will be on the test. Review loop info.
Work Time- Class game competitions.
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12/9 and 12/12- Hi Programmers, Today you will be continuing work with Loops. We'll then be completing an assignment in Minecraft. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Get a book and complete the case study on pages 146-149. Work together on this.
Work Time-Launch Minecraft. Get a partner and get in the same world. Create a room that includes information on the following items... (String Concatenation, For...Next Statement,Using Flags, Accumulator Variables, Infinite Loops, Do...Loop Statement, The String Class, Unicode, and The Like Operator). You may also use Kodu for this if you prefer.
Bell Work- Get a book and complete the case study on pages 146-149. Work together on this.
Work Time-Launch Minecraft. Get a partner and get in the same world. Create a room that includes information on the following items... (String Concatenation, For...Next Statement,Using Flags, Accumulator Variables, Infinite Loops, Do...Loop Statement, The String Class, Unicode, and The Like Operator). You may also use Kodu for this if you prefer.
12/7 and 12/8- Hi Team, This is National Hour of Code week so today you'll start by completing one of the hours of code. We'll then continue or work with Loops.
Bell Work- Start by clicking the bell work link below and going through the bouncing ball tutorial. Then customize it.
Work Time- Choose one of the hours of code at the link below and go through the tutorial. Save your certificate at the end.
Extra Time- Complete the Unique Random Numbers Review on page 136.
Bell Work- Start by clicking the bell work link below and going through the bouncing ball tutorial. Then customize it.
Work Time- Choose one of the hours of code at the link below and go through the tutorial. Save your certificate at the end.
Extra Time- Complete the Unique Random Numbers Review on page 136.
12/5 and 12/6- Hi Programmers- Today we'll be looking at loops, and working on 2 reviews from Chapter 5. Let's have a great week.
Bell Work- 1. Test Grading and Review 2. Short Discussion over Loops.
Work Time- Read pages 129-136 in your text. Complete the "PrimeNumber" review on page 131 and the "Average Score" review on page 134.
Extra Time- Get a partner and begin creating a Mario Kart style game in Kodu.
Bell Work- 1. Test Grading and Review 2. Short Discussion over Loops.
Work Time- Read pages 129-136 in your text. Complete the "PrimeNumber" review on page 131 and the "Average Score" review on page 134.
Extra Time- Get a partner and begin creating a Mario Kart style game in Kodu.
12/1- Hi Team, Today you will be taking the Chpt 4 Test and you'll be working on a code drawing project. Do a great job. No talking during the test, it is open book, open internet, and you may use the program we did last class period to help you. See you all soon!
Bell Work- Download the test file below and begin. Use all of your resources. Save your test and save the program.
Work Time- Click the "Draw with Code" link below and complete each step in the tutorial. Have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Download the test file below and begin. Use all of your resources. Save your test and save the program.
Work Time- Click the "Draw with Code" link below and complete each step in the tutorial. Have an awesome day!
programming_chpt_4_test_final.docx | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
File Type: | docx |
11/16 and 11/17- Hi Class, Today you'll be completing the Pizza Case Study, we'll have some team study sessions, and then we'll complete a few cases that will be similar to what is on the test. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Complete the Pizza Case Study, Save All!
Work Time- 1. Team Study Sessions 2. Complete 2 of the practices cases that will be very similar to the cases on the test.
Bell Work- Complete the Pizza Case Study, Save All!
Work Time- 1. Team Study Sessions 2. Complete 2 of the practices cases that will be very similar to the cases on the test.
11/14 and 11/15- Hi Team, Today we'll be finishing up the Pizza Order Case Study and then we'll prep for the Chapter 4 Test. Let's make it a great week!
Bell Work- Get a partner and a book. Both of you will need to code this so get on a computer next to your partner. On page 111 complete the Pizza Order Case Study.
Work Time- Work on practice coding cases that will be very similar to the case you will see on the Chapter 4 test. Review Chapter 4 in the text.
Bell Work- Get a partner and a book. Both of you will need to code this so get on a computer next to your partner. On page 111 complete the Pizza Order Case Study.
Work Time- Work on practice coding cases that will be very similar to the case you will see on the Chapter 4 test. Review Chapter 4 in the text.
11/9 and 11/10- Hi Programmers, Today you'll be completing your SoundBoard program and then you and a partner will work on the Pizza Order Case Study. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Take 25 minutes and finish up your SoundBoard program.
Work Time- Get with a partner and get a book. Begin working on the Case Study on page 111. (When you finish use the code on page 107 to add a button that pops up a messagebox).
Bell Work- Take 25 minutes and finish up your SoundBoard program.
Work Time- Get with a partner and get a book. Begin working on the Case Study on page 111. (When you finish use the code on page 107 to add a button that pops up a messagebox).
11/7 and 11/8- Hi Team, Today we'll be checking for improvements in typing speed, writing a story about where programming will be in 20 years, and we'll be creating soundboards. Let's have an awesome day.
Bell Work- Type 5 rounds of NitroType, Create your story (details in class)
Work Time- Complete a sound board that includes at least 3 songs you created in Soundation, images, text, and has a total of 10 sound clips. The program should also have a button that launches the story you wrote.
Bell Work- Type 5 rounds of NitroType, Create your story (details in class)
Work Time- Complete a sound board that includes at least 3 songs you created in Soundation, images, text, and has a total of 10 sound clips. The program should also have a button that launches the story you wrote.
11/3- Hi Class, Today you'll be creating a 3D game and then working on a coding challenge. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Click the GameMaker 3D link below and get signed up for an account. Spend the remaining part of class working with the 3D game maker. Have fun and do your best at learning as much of the game maker as you can...
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Bell Work- Click the GameMaker 3D link below and get signed up for an account. Spend the remaining part of class working with the 3D game maker. Have fun and do your best at learning as much of the game maker as you can...
Work Time-TBA...
11/2- Hi Team, Today you'll be researching a computer science career and learning a new game design program. Have a great day!
Bell Work (First 30-40 minutes)- Choose a career in computer sciences. Download the file below and spend some time researching the career and finding the answers.
Work Time (Last 30-40 minutes)- Click the GameMaker 3D link below and get signed up for an account. Spend the remaining part of class working with the 3D game maker. Have fun and do your best at learning as much of the game maker as you can.
Bell Work (First 30-40 minutes)- Choose a career in computer sciences. Download the file below and spend some time researching the career and finding the answers.
Work Time (Last 30-40 minutes)- Click the GameMaker 3D link below and get signed up for an account. Spend the remaining part of class working with the 3D game maker. Have fun and do your best at learning as much of the game maker as you can.
computer_science_careers.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
10/25 and 10/26- Hi Pioneers- I had to be out today. Do a great job and get your assignments completed.
Bell Work- Use the YouTube Video Below and start a new windows form application. Code along with the video. Create the program and save it as "If Statements"
Work Time- Open Kodu. Create a maze game in Kodu that has a minimum of 15 objects programmed. Try to complete a maze that has 4 different checkpoints. Have a great day and help each other out. I'll grade these items on Thursday!
Bell Work- Use the YouTube Video Below and start a new windows form application. Code along with the video. Create the program and save it as "If Statements"
Work Time- Open Kodu. Create a maze game in Kodu that has a minimum of 15 objects programmed. Try to complete a maze that has 4 different checkpoints. Have a great day and help each other out. I'll grade these items on Thursday!
10/20- Hi Programmers, Today you'll have time to finish up your test. You'll then begin working on your video player program. Let's have a great Thursday!
Bell Work- Finish up your test. Turn it into the 6th hour hand in folder in the Student Pub/Dayhuff folder.
Work Time- Using the video below create a program that will play your favorite YouTube video. Save as Video Player
Bell Work- Finish up your test. Turn it into the 6th hour hand in folder in the Student Pub/Dayhuff folder.
Work Time- Using the video below create a program that will play your favorite YouTube video. Save as Video Player
10/18 and 10/19- Hi Team, Today you'll be completing the Chapter 3 Test. I know you'll do great. We'll then create a program that will play a YouTube video. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Take the Chapter 3 Test. Do you best. Use the code given to you in the comp apps folder. SAVE TO YOUR H Drive!
Work Time- Using the video below create a program that will play your favorite YouTube video. Save as Video Player.
Bell Work- Take the Chapter 3 Test. Do you best. Use the code given to you in the comp apps folder. SAVE TO YOUR H Drive!
Work Time- Using the video below create a program that will play your favorite YouTube video. Save as Video Player.
10/14 and 10/17- Hi Programmers, Today we'll be finishing up Chapter 3 and practicing variables and constants. We'll then finish up our partner mazes.
Bell Work- Get a book and go to pg 91, work through the exercise and you may look through the code in a document called "Change Code" in the programming file. Then try to complete exercise 8 on page 92 with a partner.
Work Time- Practice code example for the Chapter 3 Test. Then we'll get back into our maze game.
Bell Work- Get a book and go to pg 91, work through the exercise and you may look through the code in a document called "Change Code" in the programming file. Then try to complete exercise 8 on page 92 with a partner.
Work Time- Practice code example for the Chapter 3 Test. Then we'll get back into our maze game.
10/7 and 10/10- Hi, I hope you all are doing great. Today we'll have a short typing activity, we'll work on a program to re-enforce the concept of constants. Then we'll have a computer scavenger hunt.
Bell Work- 1. Typing Activity 2. Click the Constants link below and code along with the video. We'll then discuss Constants.
Work Time- Class Contest, Download the File below when I say go. See who can find all of the answers first. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- 1. Typing Activity 2. Click the Constants link below and code along with the video. We'll then discuss Constants.
Work Time- Class Contest, Download the File below when I say go. See who can find all of the answers first. Let's have a great day!
innovators_in_computers_scavenger_hunt.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
10/5 and 10/6- Hi Team, Today we'll have a short activity to continue working on variables. You'll then complete a simple login form working with a video. Once that is complete we'll try to make your own bad guy bowling game. Let's have a great day.
Bell Work- 1. Declaring Variables Activity 2. Complete the Simple Login Form Program (Use the Video Below)
Work Time- Click the bad guy bowling link below and create your own version of the bowling game
Bell Work- 1. Declaring Variables Activity 2. Complete the Simple Login Form Program (Use the Video Below)
Work Time- Click the bad guy bowling link below and create your own version of the bowling game
10/3 and 10/4- Hi Programmers, Today we'll be completing a team exercise fro Chapter 3. We'll then complete a platformer tutorial in Javascript. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Team Programming Competition (Chapter 3 Exercise 1)
Work Time- Get some headphones, Click the link below and work through the Platformer Tutorial (Create a character, background etc.) Set a goal to get through all 9 sections of the tutorial!
Bell Work- Team Programming Competition (Chapter 3 Exercise 1)
Work Time- Get some headphones, Click the link below and work through the Platformer Tutorial (Create a character, background etc.) Set a goal to get through all 9 sections of the tutorial!
9/29 and 9/30- Hi Team, Today you'll finish up the challenge of programming every button on the X-Box controller. You will then create a guide to your game and what each button does. You'll complete an objective and then at the end we'll rotate and play every game and review them.
Bell Work- Finish creating your game that has every button on the controller programmed. Make sure their is a way to WIN the game.
Work Time- Complete a guide for your game that shows what each button does. Make sure the guide also explains how to win the game. At the bottom of your sheet create a place for others to review the game when they play it. For the last 30 minutes we'll rotate every 5 minutes and play each of the games you created.
Bell Work- Finish creating your game that has every button on the controller programmed. Make sure their is a way to WIN the game.
Work Time- Complete a guide for your game that shows what each button does. Make sure the guide also explains how to win the game. At the bottom of your sheet create a place for others to review the game when they play it. For the last 30 minutes we'll rotate every 5 minutes and play each of the games you created.
9/27 and 9/28- Hi Programmers, Today we'll be completing numerous programming challenges, each one will be timed. Let's have fun with this!
Bell Work- Programming Challenges (This will take most of the class period)!
Work Time- Continue discussion over built in data types and declaring variables. Then complete the paint program in visual basic.
Bell Work- Programming Challenges (This will take most of the class period)!
Work Time- Continue discussion over built in data types and declaring variables. Then complete the paint program in visual basic.
9/23 and 9/26- Hi Team, Today you'll be working with "DIM" and declaring variables, we'll have a coding activity, and then you'll be creating a SuperHero program and working with MessageBox
Bell Work- Read Pages 69-70 about built in data types, Then work on building the form in the case study on page 80
Work Time- Complete the SuperHero program in Visual Basic (4 characters that each say 3 things). You're making a comic with code. Let's have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Read Pages 69-70 about built in data types, Then work on building the form in the case study on page 80
Work Time- Complete the SuperHero program in Visual Basic (4 characters that each say 3 things). You're making a comic with code. Let's have an awesome day!
9/21 and 9/22- Hi Programmers, Today you'll be making characters fly in Scratch and then you'll be taking the Chapter 2 test. Let's make it a great day.
Bell Work- Click the Scratch Games link and work through the "make it fly" tutorial. If you finish before test time try to complete one of the other tutorials.
Work Time- Chapter 2 Test
Bell Work- Click the Scratch Games link and work through the "make it fly" tutorial. If you finish before test time try to complete one of the other tutorials.
Work Time- Chapter 2 Test
9/19 and 9/20- Hi Team, Today you'll be completing an "animate your name" coding exercise, and then you'll work on a racing game using a program called Scratch. Have an awesome day!
Bell Work- Click the "Animate Your Name" link below and complete the tutorial.
Work Time- Click the Scratch Games link below. Work on creating one of the numerous options of games in Scratch (look on the right side of the page). Start with the "Race to the Finish Line." After you complete that then work on one of the other options. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Continue working through levels in code commader
Bell Work- Click the "Animate Your Name" link below and complete the tutorial.
Work Time- Click the Scratch Games link below. Work on creating one of the numerous options of games in Scratch (look on the right side of the page). Start with the "Race to the Finish Line." After you complete that then work on one of the other options. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Continue working through levels in code commader
9/16- Hi Programmers, I had to be out today. Today you'll be working on a code commander activity and then you'll have the rest of the hour to continue working on your Kodu game. Make it an awesome day.
Bell Work- Click the Code Commander link below and get through as many levels as you can in 30 minutes. Take a screen shot when you're done (Ctrl+Alt+Prnt Screen) then paste to a word document.
Work Time- As promised grab an X-Box Controller and continue working on your Kodu game for the remainder of class. Make sure you have at least 7 objects programmed by the end of class. Also make sure that your game has a way to win.
Bell Work- Click the Code Commander link below and get through as many levels as you can in 30 minutes. Take a screen shot when you're done (Ctrl+Alt+Prnt Screen) then paste to a word document.
Work Time- As promised grab an X-Box Controller and continue working on your Kodu game for the remainder of class. Make sure you have at least 7 objects programmed by the end of class. Also make sure that your game has a way to win.
9/15- Hi, I had to be out today! You've done excellent with your visual basic programs. Today you'll have a short visual basic coding assignment and then you'll spend most of the day working on your Kodu game.
Bell Work- Read pages 65 and 66 in the text about declaring variables. Then complete part 1 of 3 (pg 66) and part 2 of 3 (pg 68)- Save All----Help Each Other Out!
Work Time- Continue working on your game. Make sure there is a way to win. By the end of the class period try to have all your land area built and program at least 10 objects. Have a great day!
Make sure all books and controllers get put away!!!!!!!!! :)
Bell Work- Read pages 65 and 66 in the text about declaring variables. Then complete part 1 of 3 (pg 66) and part 2 of 3 (pg 68)- Save All----Help Each Other Out!
Work Time- Continue working on your game. Make sure there is a way to win. By the end of the class period try to have all your land area built and program at least 10 objects. Have a great day!
Make sure all books and controllers get put away!!!!!!!!! :)
9/12 and 9/13- Hi, Today you'll be learning about commenting in your code and you'll complete a coding project called HelloWorldInternational. This is kind of like a quiz. (Practice Quiz) You'll then have more time to continue working on your game.
Bell Work- Practice Quiz- Grab a book and go to page 50. Open Visual Studio and begin working through the "HelloWorldInternational" Review. Then more on to the "Calculations" review on page 52.
Work Time- Figure out how to comment in your code (pg 49) (This is extremely important, not difficult)! Then go and launch your Kodu game. Begin writing/typing the rules for your game, and continue building the game. Make sure you have at least 5 objects coded by the end of class.
Bell Work- Practice Quiz- Grab a book and go to page 50. Open Visual Studio and begin working through the "HelloWorldInternational" Review. Then more on to the "Calculations" review on page 52.
Work Time- Figure out how to comment in your code (pg 49) (This is extremely important, not difficult)! Then go and launch your Kodu game. Begin writing/typing the rules for your game, and continue building the game. Make sure you have at least 5 objects coded by the end of class.
9/8 and 9/9- Hi Team, Let's get right back to programming. Today you'll start by programming a light bot to light up squares. Try to finish all of the "basics, procedures, and loops" puzzles. You'll then start making an actual game.
Bell Work- Click the LightBot link below and choose the Flash Version. Complete all of the puzzles and then save your completion certificate so you get a grade.
Work Time- Discussion over game creation. Begin creating an actual 3D game with rules, objectives, and a way to win the game. Make sure to program a minimum of 10 objects today.
Bell Work- Click the LightBot link below and choose the Flash Version. Complete all of the puzzles and then save your completion certificate so you get a grade.
Work Time- Discussion over game creation. Begin creating an actual 3D game with rules, objectives, and a way to win the game. Make sure to program a minimum of 10 objects today.
9/6 and 9/7- Hi Class- Today we'll be working through Reviews in Chapter 2 and I'll introduce you to 3D Game Design and you'll start creating your first 3D game. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Get a book and we'll work through exercise 1 on page 36. You'll then complete reviews 2-5.
Work Time- Discussion over 3D game design. Begin working on your first game in Kodu.
Bell Work- Get a book and we'll work through exercise 1 on page 36. You'll then complete reviews 2-5.
Work Time- Discussion over 3D game design. Begin working on your first game in Kodu.
8/31 and 9/1- Hi Team, Today you'll be competing against friends in NitroType races, learning about Process.Start in Visual Basic, and continuing your journey in Code Combat. Let's make it a great day!
Bell Work- Sign up for a NitroType account. Invite some others in the class to be friends on the website so you can race against them. Race at least 3 races.
Work Time- Learn how to launch websites with Visual Basic, then create a program that launches websites about 5 different countries. You'll also learn about adding Picture Boxes. Save ALL!
Extra Time- Continue on Code Combat
Bell Work- Sign up for a NitroType account. Invite some others in the class to be friends on the website so you can race against them. Race at least 3 races.
Work Time- Learn how to launch websites with Visual Basic, then create a program that launches websites about 5 different countries. You'll also learn about adding Picture Boxes. Save ALL!
Extra Time- Continue on Code Combat
8/29 and 8/30 - I hope your school year is off to a great start. We'll start class with time to complete the rectangle hour of code. We'll then work through a few exercises from Chapter 1 in the text and work with Microsoft Visual Studio. We'll end class with a code combat challenge.
Bell Work- Complete the Rectangle Hour of Code
Work Time- Begin working with Microsoft Visual Studio and begin working with the text (Chapter 1)
Extra Time- Get signed up for Code Combat. Work with a partner if you like but you must both complete the levels on your own computer. Get through as many levels as you can.
Bell Work- Complete the Rectangle Hour of Code
Work Time- Begin working with Microsoft Visual Studio and begin working with the text (Chapter 1)
Extra Time- Get signed up for Code Combat. Work with a partner if you like but you must both complete the levels on your own computer. Get through as many levels as you can.
8/25 and 8/26- Welcome to our first real day of programming. Let's make it awesome. Today you'll be testing your typing speed and working with some programming exercises.
Bell Work- Click the Nitrotype link below. Race a minimum of 5 times. Write down your WPM for each race.
Work Time- Click the day one coding activity below. Start working through the exercises.
Extra Time- Start working on your website.
Bell Work- Click the Nitrotype link below. Race a minimum of 5 times. Write down your WPM for each race.
Work Time- Click the day one coding activity below. Start working through the exercises.
Extra Time- Start working on your website.
8/24- Welcome to Computer Programming! You will use this site daily in my course for daily bell work, assignments, relaying documents, turning in assignments, projects, etc. See below for day one goals.
1. Discuss classroom rules and expectations
2. Review the course syllabus
3. Sign up for a free Weebly account
4. Create a computer programming folder in your H Drive
5. Get started on the coding activity at the link below
1. Discuss classroom rules and expectations
2. Review the course syllabus
3. Sign up for a free Weebly account
4. Create a computer programming folder in your H Drive
5. Get started on the coding activity at the link below