Minecraft – Hour of Code
About The Course
MInecraft Hour of Code by code.org is a fun and interactive course designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of coding and programming. Our program is focused on the popular visual programming language called Blockly by Google.
This program is a great way for children to improve their problem-solving and logical thinking skills while having fun exploring and navigating Steve or Alex through Minecraft worlds to solve puzzles with code.
Course Details
Target Participant Ages – 4 to 7
Course Length – 4 weeks/session
Schedule – One session per week, each session will be 55 minutes
No prior experience is necessary, but students should be comfortable with learning basic computer skills such as using a keyboard and mouse.
What Students will learn
- Understanding the basics of Blockly’s block-based programming
- Basics of coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, functions and events
- Solving Minecraft puzzles using basic and advanced coding concepts
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for coding and game development projects
Key topics we will cover
Week 1: Minecraft Adventurer
- Introduction to Minecraft and Blockly
- Overview of the Minecraft Adventurer puzzles
- Introduction to basic coding concepts such as blocks, loops, repeats, and if statements
Week 3: Minecraft Hero’s Journey
- Introduction to the Hero’s Journey puzzles
- Thinking and planning – break down complex problems into smaller steps
- Code the agent to interact with the world and help Steve or Alex reach their objectives
Week 2: Minecraft Voyage Aquatic
- Introduction to the Voyage Aquatic Set puzzles
- Using Blockly to solve problems and complete challenges in Minecraft
- Introduction to more advanced coding concepts such as conditional loops and nested if statements
Week 4: Minecraft Designer
- Introduction to blocks with multiple start events
- Combining all concepts learned in previous weeks to complete a final project
- Introduction to additional resources for continued learning and clarifying individual doubts and concerns by students
Registration
The program can be tailored to meet your needs and requirements. Scheduling is flexible and will be determined based on your availability and preferences. To learn more about the program and to inquire about pricing, availability, and scheduling, please get in touch with us via email or by filling out our online inquiry form.