Lessons
Tues Jan 20
1 | Getting Started
Check FarmSim Projects
See the Astraeus Project Page for information and download
Set up Astraeus
Lecture: Controls, Grading, Gameplay
OUT SICK + SNOWDAYS
Fri Jan 30
2 | Combat Basics
Lesson - Combat Basics
Frames
Weapons, Upgrades, and Mods
Structure, Plating, and Shield
Mass, Speed, Accuracy, Dodge
Work Time
Tues Feb 3
3 | Dynamic Units
Code Demo
Using "this" and control clicking to learn library
Building a Specialized Unit
Analyze and React To Enemy
Work Time
Informal Testing
By the end of next class, all groups should have try to subut their team for informal testing.
This is available every day - Mr. M will provide feedback to your group
Thur Feb 5
4 | Workers and Resources
Improving your mining and collection units
Testing resource gathering
Mon Feb 9
5 | Combat Tactics
How to prioritize unit attacks
How to decide unit movement
Trials
First Trial
Be ready to submit your team to Mr. M @ the start of next class
Checkpoint (10 Points)
First Six Teams Available
6 + Wins = Grade
Wed Feb 11
6 | Trial #1
Run Trials
Work Time
Fri Feb 13
7 | Work Day
Work Time
Code or Prep For Exam
Do A Practice Test @ Home!
Thur Feb 19
8 | AP MCQ #1
Take your Exam!
Mon Feb 23
9 | AP MCQ #1 Analysis
Snow Day - Review On Your Own!
Review Questions In Teams
Mr. M Q&A on MCQ
Second Trial
Be ready to submit your team to Mr. M @ the start of next class
Checkpoint (10 Points)
First Nine Teams Available
4 + Wins = Grade
Fri Feb 27
11 | AP FRQ
Complete an actual FRQ
Go over rubric and grade peers
Mon Mar 3
12 | Code
Work Time
Thur Mar 5
13 | Code
Work Time
Mon Mar 9
14 | Code
Work Time
Third Trial
Be ready to submit your team to Mr. M @ the start of next class
Checkpoint (10 Points)
All Teams Available
2 + Wins = Grade
Wed Mar 11
15 | Trial #3
Reminder - think about groups for Final Project
Run Trials
Work Time
Fri Mar 13
16 | Final Project Preview
Explain Final Project
Complete Project Pitch Form (due @ end of class)
Work Time
Tues Mar 17
17 | Code
Work Time
Last day before final trials!
Final and Tournament
Final Trial
Be ready to submit your team to Mr. M @ the start of next class
Graded based on overall project rubric
Thur Mar 19
18 | Final Trial
Tues Mar 24
19 | Tournament Day
Tournament will run on today (A Day) during 3rd Period
Must be submitted by the end of the class today
Begin planning Final Project