digIT Games workbook

This lesson will help students develop a basic understanding of computer programming structures by using block language Scratch. It will also introduce student to using Python with the Makey Makey electronic input device to create a game controller.

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Year band(s)	5-6, 7-8
Content type	Student challenges, Lesson ideas
Format	Document
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s)	AC9TDI6K01 Investigate the main internal components of common digital systems and their function AC9TDI6P01 Define problems with given or co developed design criteria and by creating user stories AC9TDI6P02 Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration AC9TDI6P05 Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input AC9TDI8K01 Explain how hardware specifications affect performance and select appropriate hardware for particular tasks and workloads AC9TDI8P09 Implement, modify and debug programs involving control structures and functions in a general-purpose programming language
Keywords	Programming, Controller, Makey Makey, Scratch, Python, Computer programming
Organisation	Australian Maths Trust.
Copyright	May be subject to Copyright Statutory Licence Act.