- Micromouse is a stress-free introduction to programming where kids learn to control simple robots to solve problems.
- Students will type simple commands to control robots which they can apply to potential Micromouse competitions.
- Cardinal and relative directions will be taught to guide their robots through increasingly challenging mazes.
- They will learn how to break complex problems into smaller ones developing fundamental problem-solving skills.
- Kids will learn to collaborate with each other developing crucial social and communication skills which will serve them in the future.
Game 1:
Programming With Python & Pygame
Grades 4-8
- Kids dive into Python basics with fun hands-on activities that culminate into a fully-functioning game using their own sounds and graphics.
- This is a programming class that implements a game, not a game class that lightly covers programming.
- They will be writing real Python code through easy-to-understand instructions, not using simplified “learning languages” or visual programming environments.
- They will learn how to implement using full Pygame, not a “simplified” version.
- Students will learn basic game design and balance.