Game design using Kittenblock is a way to create interactive and fun games by using a special program that is easy to use. We can use Kittenblock to create a game where you help the plants in a garden get the right amount of water. You will use special tools called blocks to create the game. These blocks are like little puzzle pieces that you can put together to make the game work. For example, you can use blocks to create a character that represents you in the game. You can also use blocks to create different levels in the game, like a sunny day or a rainy day. You can also use blocks to create obstacles for the player, like rocks or flowers. You can also use blocks to create a scoring system that will keep track of how well you are doing in the game. You can also use blocks to create a timer that will tell you how much time you have left to complete the level. Overall, game design using Kittenblock is a fun and interactive way to learn about computer programming and artificial intelligence. It’s a great tool for educators who want to introduce the concepts of AI and machine learning to their students in a fun and interactive way and also learn about irrigation and water conservation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the concept of computational creation, in the context of Kittenblock
2. (non measurable)Use the obloq hardware and know how to add the Arduino libraries
3. Learn the basics of using the Events, Control, Sensing & Variables blocks
4.  Apply game design mechanics
5. Create irrigation themed game on Kittenblock Scratch

Skills Developed

Computational Thinking

• Logical Thinking
• Algorithm Design
• Pattern Recognition
• Problem Decomposition

Design Thinking

• Innovation
• Inventiveness

21st Century Competencies

• Civic Literacy, Global Awareness and Cross-cultural Skills
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Management
• Critical & Inventive Thinking
• Responsible Decision Making
• Communication, Collaboration & Information Skills
• Civic Literacy, Global Awareness and Cross-cultural Skills