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Star Runner Course

Welcome to Star Runner Course, an animation and 2D Motion. Build a multi-stage adventure game, a math art game, and several fun mini-games.

Star Runner Course

Welcome to Star Runner Course, an animation and 2D Motion. Build a multi-stage adventure game, a math art game, and several fun mini-games.

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Animation and 2D Motion Course

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Recommended for Ages 7+

Web iPad

Prerequisites

Glitch Manor

Tynker Code Blocks

Tynker's visual code blocks are a great way for beginners to code, without needing to remember how to type syntax. By dragging and dropping code blocks together, young coders can produce vividly complex programs and games in our proprietary app, which includes support for graphics, sound, physics, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Learn game design basics
  • Build 8 fun arcade-style games
  • Use 2D motion and animation
  • Program keyboard and mouse interactions
  • Add special effects

How Kids Learn with Tynker

Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

Game-Based Learning

Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

Interactive Assessments

Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Captivating Topics

There's always something to learn with multiple subjects, projects, and coding languages available.

System Requirements

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required. Courses are not supported on tablets.

Minecraft courses and server access is available to verified accounts. Minecraft client for PC or Mac with a valid Mojang account is required for Java server access. Minecraft for Windows 10 is required for Agent Recall, Gears of Time, Mythicraft, and Mind Crafters courses. Content and courses are subject to changes. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

The Stunt Pilot course requires a physical drone and an Ipad or Android tablet (each sold separately). Any airborne Parrot Minidrone such as the Rolling Spider, Night, Cargo, Mambo, or Swing drone can be used.

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Review: Interactive Animation

A review of frame-based animation, motion, and keyboard events.

7 Modules:

  • Concepts
  • Swimming Fish Example
  • Swimming Fish 1
  • Swimming Fish 2
  • Collect the Coins
  • Underwater Adventure Example
  • Underwater Adventure
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Review: Pen Drawing

Review Pen Drawing, Changing Colors, and Color Detection.

5 Modules:

  • Concepts
  • Star Trails Example
  • Star Trails 1
  • Star Trails 2
  • Color Match
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Review: Ghost Catcher

Review sensing events that detect Actors touching and hiding Actors.

8 Modules:

  • Concepts
  • Ghost Touch Example
  • Ghost Touch
  • Ghost Trap Example
  • Ghost Trap
  • Catch the Ghosts
  • Ghost Catcher Game Example
  • Ghost Catcher Game
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Review: Character Creator

Review using the Character Creator and using the built-in animation blocks.

10 Modules:

  • Intro Video
  • Concepts
  • Frame Animation Example
  • Frame Based Animation
  • Built-in Animation Example
  • Built-in Animation
  • Gather the Armor
  • Adventure Game Example
  • Adventure Game
  • Quiz
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Show and Hide

Learn to use When Actor Clicked, and position actors randomly on the screen.

9 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Hide and Seek Example
  • Hide and Seek
  • Hide and Seek Party
  • Catch Me If You Can
  • Whack-a-Mole Example
  • Whack-a-Mole!
  • Quiz
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Layers

Learn to bring Actors forward and backward relative to other Actors.

11 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • In the Trees Example
  • In the Trees
  • In the Bushes Example
  • In the Bushes
  • Cutscene
  • Forest Layers
  • Find the Superhero Example
  • Find the Superhero
  • Quiz
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Motion

Learn to use the X and Y position of Actors to move them around the Stage.

9 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Fly the Dragons Example
  • Train the Dragon
  • Fly the Dragons
  • Dodge the Castles
  • Obstacle Game Example
  • Obstacle Game
  • Quiz
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Snowball Siege

Learn to build the Snow Ball Siege Game.

8 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Snowball Siege Example
  • Snowball Fight 1
  • Snowball Fight 2
  • Snowball Siege
  • Your Own Snowball Siege
  • Quiz
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Drawing Patterns

Learn to draw patterns in the sky using pen drawing and turning motion.

8 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Star Patterns Example
  • Star Circle
  • Star Circles
  • Collect the Stars
  • Star Patterns
  • Quiz
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Color Effects

Learn to set color, change color, and add color effects to your program.

9 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Color Pattern Example
  • Changing Color
  • Draw a Line
  • Color Pattern
  • Drag the Stars
  • Color Effects
  • Quiz
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Stamping

Learn to use stamping, text drawing and changing Actor size.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Constellation Maker Example
  • Starry Night
  • Star Runner
  • Connect the Stars
  • Quiz
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Star Runner

Build the Star Runner to capture stars and make constellations!

9 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Shoot the Enemy Example
  • Shoot Lasers
  • Spawn the Stars
  • Shoot the Enemy Ship
  • Star Runner Game Example
  • Star Runner Game
  • Quiz
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Space Breaker

Build a brick-breaking game using a timer, and the Stop All and Set Label blocks.

7 Modules:

  • Concepts
  • Space Breaker Example
  • Space Breaker 1
  • Space Breaker 2
  • Return to Earth
  • Space Breaker Level
  • Quiz
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2-Player Battle

Use nested loops, repeat until, and conditional blocks to build a 2-Player Battle.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • 2 Player Cannon Game Example
  • 2 Player Cannon Game 1
  • 2 Player Cannon Game 2
  • Destroy the Enemy Tanks
  • Quiz
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Sky Train

Build Sky Train, a fun game where you chain platforms to build a moving train.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Sky Train Example
  • Sky Train
  • Sky Train Extended
  • Pick up the Crystals
  • Quiz
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Final Lesson

Using all the concepts you've learned, build these projects on your own. (5 DIY projects)

9 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Animated Greeting Card Example
  • Animated Greeting Card
  • Music Video Example
  • Music Video
  • Maze Game Example
  • Maze Game
  • Animated Story Example
  • Animated Story

Algorithms & Programming

Arrange commands in code to produce desired solutions.

Problem Solving

Evaluate task goals and identify steps to reach them.

Critical Thinking

Analyze and develop logical solutions to problems.

Decision Making

Determine options in the execution of a task with differing outcomes.

Testing & Debugging

Review code to locate and fix errors.

Creativity

Produce varied artistic output using coding and other digital skills.

Interactive Programs

Create a program with multiple moving, visual, interactive parts.

Animation

Make parts of a program change appearance over time with motion or image sequences.

Game Design

Design simple to complex game programs that require continuous interaction.

Pen Drawing

Produce artwork by controlling a virtual pen with code.

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