Design an interactive maze game where the user can receive feedback on their progress through the maze.

 

Learning Intentions
I am learning to…

• solve problems relating to digital systems (Computational Thinking),
• explore algorithm design and develop skills in using a visual programming language,
• troubleshoot and debug,
• work collaboratively in digital projects.

Success Criteria
I will be successful when I…

• design the user interface for a digital system.
• communicate ideas and information collaboratively
• design algorithms using branching and repetition.
• incorporate user input.

To do this I will…

Develop a maze game in a visual program.
Go to Scratch.

Step 1

Have fun playing these maze games. Notice what features and challenges they have.

Maze Game 1

Maze Game 2

Step 2

How to make a maze game 1

How to make a maze game 2

1. Follow the instructions in these tutorials to learn how to make a simple maze game.
2. Make a practice game.
3. When you feel ready, design your own maze background and start your own game,

Step 3

Look again at How to make a maze game 2 and discover how to add new levels to your game.

Step 4

When you finish your game write very clear instructions for the user.

Where do I go for help?

• The tutorials above.
• Work with a partner to solve problems.
• Play your own game step by step as you make it to find bugs as they develop.
• Ask specific ‘How to..’ questions in Google. e.g. How to add a level to a maze game in Scratch.
• Look inside a Scratch maze game that does what you want to check the code.

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For the Teacher

From the Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies Year 5-6

Learning Intentions
Students will learn to…

• solve problems relating to digital systems (Computational Thinking),
• explore algorithm design and develop skills in using a visual programming language,
• work collaboratively in digital projects.

Success Criteria
Students will demonstrate their learning when they…

• design the user interface for a digital system.
• communicate ideas and information collaboratively applying agreed ethical, social and technical protocols,
• design algorithms using branching and repetition.
• incorporate user input.