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The participants use MakeCode Arcade's block-based code editor to code an arcade game that helps a player avoid pylons until the clock runs out, at which point the player finishes with a custom and stylish dunk.
The goal of this experience is to learn how STEM concepts are present in the world of sports – specifically basketball! To be a better player, a better coach, a better manager, or a better analyst, professionals need to have a solid understanding of human body science, statistics, physics of the game, and how to maximize the use of technology in collecting data and predicting results.
Audience: Students ages 9-13 with an interest in STEM, basketball, and interactive learning experiences.
Length: 1.5 hours
Learning objectives for learners
- Create an arcade game in MakeCode Arcade, where the character performs a dunk.
- Develop their creativity, computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate with others.
- Use MakeCode Arcade to develop and test algorithms to solve a problem.
Learn how to use a deliberate design process for generating ideas and testing theories.
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