Junior Programming: Game Lab (Grade 2 - 4)

Game Lab is an exciting coding course that allows students to dive into the world of game design and animation. In this interactive course, young programmers learn to create their own 2D games and dynamic animations by coding with JavaScript. Game Lab combines creativity and coding, giving students the tools to bring their game ideas to life with unique characters, custom animations, and engaging gameplay.

Learning Goals
In Game Lab, students explore:

Sprite Animation: Creating and controlling sprites to move, animate, and interact with each other on screen.
Game Mechanics: Building the core elements of games, like scoring systems, collision detection, and movement controls.
Conditionals and Logic: Making decisions in the game to change how characters respond to player actions.
Loops and Variables: Using loops for repetitive actions and variables to store scores, positions, and other game data.
Functions: Organizing code into reusable functions to keep the game code clear and efficient.
Activities and Projects
Students work on game projects where they design characters, set up gameplay, and add unique animations.