Synopsis
Gaming Concepts: Fundamentals provides students a digital framework through an esports lens. Students will explore the history of esports, learn genres of games, practice good gamer health, learn basic technology information and hands-on troubleshooting, explore college and career readiness with a technology focus, engage in digital citizenship, preventative mental health, teamwork, journaling and reflection.
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Grade Level: 9-12
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Length: 0.5-1.0 credit
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Prerequisites: None
Table of Contents
Level 1: Quest Accepted
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Players and coaches will discuss how to play as a team, rules for play, and ways to win the game.
Level 2: Dungeon Crawl
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Players will research the history of video games and how video games impact current popular culture.
Level 3: Health and Mana
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Player health is an important element to game success. Learners will explore ways to improve mental and physical health as well as how to moderate screen time.
Level 4: Tech Tree
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Gaming is fun, but it's important to know about the technology behind it. Players will learn about the hardware and software that keeps games going.
Level 5: Level Up
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College and career readiness are important whether students are looking for a career in the video game industry or not. Learners will explore their interests and search for college and career opportunities available through gaming.
Level 6: Boss Fight
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The culminating end-of-course finale. Sum it all up with a field trip, final reflection and an end-of-course survey.