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DT Challenge - 7/8 Javascript - Space Invaders

Enlist now to command an alien space fleet to save your home planet from global catastrophe. Build a fleet of drone ships using advanced top-secret technologies, like algorithms, sequence, iteration and branching. On your journey to Earth, meet the Doctor, slingshot around a black hole, land on distant moons and mine for valuable resources. Your mission is to outsmart Earth’s Global Defense System in your quest for precious water.

We are counting on you, Commander! Long live the Zargan Empire.

Watch the mission briefing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tq8UuUpXw

To do the challenge offline use this guide to support students.

Additional details

Year band(s) 7-8
Content type Student challenges, Tools for learning
Format Interactive
Core and overarching concepts Implementation (programming), Computational thinking
Technologies & Programming Language​s JavaScript JS
Keywords Data: Collection, Representation, Interpretation, Specification, Algorithms, Adaptations, Science, Branching, Interaction, Input, Output, Australian Computing Academy, JavaScript
Organisation

Australian Computing Academy
Copyright

University of Sydney. Creative Commons BY 4.0.

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