Scratch – Pong Game

Lesson Aim

  • Understand how to add appeal to a game
  • Create a two player game in Scratch
  • Extend the game using skills learned

 

Starter

Questions to consider:

What makes a good game?

How can we introduce elements in to a game to make it more appealing?

 

Main Task

Your task is to create a two player game in Scratch.  Follow the instructions below to create the original computer game Pong.

Once you have completed the tutorials attempt to make some improvements to your game as suggested on the final slide

Plenary

Play the game with student next to you and ask for advice on two possible changes to your game

Year 9 – Gamemaker Task

Lesson Aim

  • To produce marketing material for their Gamemaker game
  • To ensure that material is aimed at suitable audience

Starter

 

Main

Your task is to produce a cd cover for your game in either X-Box or Playstation format.
Ensure that you use the correct page dimensions for the CD Cover.

Extension

Create a Flyer to advertise your game.

Plenary

Ask your neighbour to view your cover and suggest possible improvements

Democracy Day

Starter

Which uk political party am I

Main

Party Leaders Task

Can you split in to groups of 4

Your task is to create a presentation about 1 of the major political parties in the UK.

The presentation should include the following slides:

  • Title slide
  • History of the party
  • Famous former party members or leaders
  • Current leader
  • Current policies

Plenary

You will have to make your presentation to the rest of the class