🏠 Take Home Projects
Organized by month, then week (Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, etc.). Work on these projects at home at your own pace!
🏠 Optional Homework
Students: All lessons on this page can be completed at home as optional homework! Work at your own pace, practice what we learned in class, or get ahead. No pressure - this is extra practice to help you learn! 📚✨
🚧 Under Construction 🚧
Take home projects are currently being updated. Content may change as lessons are finalized.
January
Scratch platformer unit
🚧 Under Construction 🚧
January take home projects are currently being developed and updated.
Week 1 🏠 Optional Homework
- Lesson 1: Movement (left/right + jump basics)
- Mini challenge: reach the flag
- Exit ticket: 1 screenshot + 1 sentence
Week 2 🏠 Optional Homework
- Lesson 2: Collision (platforms + danger zones)
- Mini challenge: add checkpoints
- Vocabulary: sprite, backdrop, variable
Week 3 🏠 Optional Homework
- Lesson 3: 2-Player (two controls + co-op)
- Mini challenge: player vs player tag
- Portfolio: submit best screenshot + link
Week 4 🏠 Optional Homework
- Lesson 4: Projectiles + Powerups
- Mini challenge: add 1 powerup + 1 enemy
- Test & debug day
Week 5 🏠 Optional Homework
- Final Challenge (build your own game)
- Peer playtesting day
- Submit to teacher for showcase
Teacher note: This page is meant to be edited weekly. The links above point to your existing lesson pages.
Student note: All lessons are optional homework you can complete at home! Work at your own pace and practice what we learned in class. 🏠✨
Student note: All lessons are optional homework you can complete at home! Work at your own pace and practice what we learned in class. 🏠✨
February
3D design + prototyping
Week 1 🏠 Optional Homework
- Tinkercad basics: shapes, align, group
- Mini build: name tag / keychain
Week 2 🏠 Optional Homework
- Build a "world": buildings + scenery
- Portfolio: 1 screenshot + 1 link
Week 3 🏠 Optional Homework
- Challenges: bridges, towers, vehicles
- Peer feedback
Week 4 🏠 Optional Homework
- Showcase week: "best design"
- Submit to teacher for class page
March
Video + storytelling
Week 1 🏠 Optional Homework
- Storyboarding + filming basics
- Mini project: 30-second tutorial
Week 2 🏠 Optional Homework
- Editing day: cuts, music, titles
- Submit link + reflection
Week 3 🏠 Optional Homework
- Group video challenge
- Peer review day
Week 4 🏠 Optional Homework
- Showcase week
April
Unreal Engine level design (advanced)
Week 1 🏠 Optional Homework
- Starting a Project
- Camera + movement basics
Week 2 🏠 Optional Homework
Week 3 🏠 Optional Homework
Week 4 🏠 Optional Homework
May
HTML projects + “Build Your Empire”
Week 1 🏠 Optional Homework
- Build Your Empire (HTML + CSS basics)
- Mini build: personal homepage
Week 2 🏠 Optional Homework
- Styling + layout
- Mini build: menu + gallery
Week 3 🏠 Optional Homework
- Final website showcase
- Submit to teacher for portfolio