Computer Science: Programming in Kodu [L1]

This Computer Science Scheme of Work is a 7 week project for KS3 students (who have 1 lesson a week). It focuses on basic programming skills using Kodu, a 3D games maker which is free to download from Microsoft, so is ideally suited for Year 8 students.

This is lesson 1 of the 7 lesson course. Lesson 1 covers:

• An introduction to Kodu
• Looking at the user interface and understanding the various control buttons
• Creating a unique “world” using the UI

Lesson 1 is free! The other lessons are available at a low price, and to grab a bargain, select the bundle package.

The skills this Scheme of Work covers include:

• An introduction to Kodu
• Looking at the user interface and understanding the various control buttons
• Creating a unique “world” using the UI
• Understanding how to program “Kodu” to move in the “world”
• Creating a sequence of intructions to allow Kodu to move, eat and win
• Looking at the importance of creating code for automated movement
• Following instructions to create three automated movement techniques; randomly wander, when see and follow path
• Adding more advanced features, such as countdown timer, bonus coin and game levels
• Understanding how to create a unique game using all previous learning and understanding
• Following a PLC to guide the students with adding as many different game features as possible with their unique game

Each lesson begins with objectives and outcomes being introduced to the students. Many of the tasks include detailed step-by-step instructions. Teachers can demonstrate the process themselves and then allow the students to use the step-by-step guides to complete the challenges themselves.

Worksheets (including differentiated tasks) are included, along with two homeworks which are linked to the SOW.

There is room for two assessments during the SOW. However these assessments are NOT included (only blank slides are left), due to different schools assessing student work in varying ways. However if you want the assessments linked to this SOW I am more than happy to provide them for free if required, when this SOW is purchased.

The main SOW is generated using Microsoft Publisher.

The linked worksheets are also provided in Microsoft Publisher.

All resources are FULLY editable, so they can be adapted to suit the needs of your students.