The document welcomes students to class and introduces coding concepts like Minecraft mods, JavaScript, and coding functions. It discusses having students introduce themselves, asks if they have experience with Minecraft and coding, demonstrates a simple coding function, discusses modifying code to change Minecraft gameplay, shows a Minecraft mod demo video, and outlines class guidelines.

1. tWelcome to Class!t
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Welcome to class!

9. What’s your
name?
How old are
you?
What made you
want to take
this class?
Getting to know you….

10. Who’s played Minecraft before?
Who’s heard of Javascript?
Has anyone done coding before?

11. What’s something YOU would love to change about Minecraft?
“mod” (short for “modification”) n. – an alteration to video game code, allowing the game to
work in ways other than originally intended.v

12. JavaScript n. – a powerful computer
programming language, commonly used to
create video games, websites, and
smartphone app’s

13. Blah blah blah…
Let’s look at some code!
function DoSomething() {
var x = 123;
// Let’s say “x” is equal to 123
if (x == 456) {
// If x equals 456…
student.ClapHands();
}
else {
student.StompFeet();
}
}

14. BUT WAIT!!!??!??!
function DoSomething() {
Let’s say “x” is equal to 123
If x equals 456 Then
Students should clap their hands…
Else
Students should stomp their feet…
}
How many TIMES should we clap hands or stomp feet?
When should we stop??

15. Okay, let’s “mod” this code…
function DoSomething() {
var x = 123;
if (x == 456) {
student.ClapHands(2);
}
else {
student.StompFeet(4);
}
}

16. Minecraft Mod Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHk1NiiUCM&feature=youtu.be
&t=1m29s
Questions:
Did you notice they were building the castle block by block?
What’s one improvement you’d like to see them make to this mod?
What’s one thing YOU might want to build in Minecraft?

17. • “As you learn Javascript you will be able to
create cooler stuff in Minecraft - not just
buildings. You'll be able to add new rules and
items to the game - even create mini-games
for you and your friends.”
• Walter Higgins (Creator of ScriptCraft)
• Here are some other ideas:
https://www.youtube.com/user/walterhiggins0
303/videos

18. Ready to learn some JavaScript?

19. Class Guidelines
• How to ask for help if you’re having trouble?
• Who should you ask for help?
• Should you ever just give up?
• Is it okay to play Minecraft while I am
teaching?

20. Want to Open Minecraft?

21. Physics in Minecraft

23. What did we learn last week?
What was your favorite
thing that you built?

24. What’s a Drone?
What are some issues we run into
when using Drones to build?