Ms Gold
Lesson 1 8/31

AP Programming

Lesson Plan 1 - Introduction

Mass Framework:

Standard 1:

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

Standard 2:

Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

Standard from Technology/Engineering Standards for a Full First-Year Course in Grades 9 or 10

Broad Concept: Engineering design involves practical problem solving, research, development, and invention and requires designing, drawing, building, testing and redesigning.

Learning Objective:

Remind me why you like Computers?

How can you learn to do the things you like to do on Computers

Go Over Power Point

Basic Computer Components

Learning Experience:

Name, web-site, and email address on the board
Objective - Remember back - or start over what were the classes we used in our Asteroid Game
- Brain Storm the Class structure of a basic Asteroid Game
- Compare Asteroid Class Structure to how it would be designed in Game Maker
Time Permitting - Class can sign on
Lesson Plan - Asteroid Game Classes
Demo Hello World - Introduction to Eclipse Steps to Running Eclipse and Writing Hello World
If time try to bring Eclipse up