Snake Game Coding Bundle – Complete Programming Unit

This engaging and beginner-friendly coding bundle teaches students core computer science concepts through building and understanding a Snake Game.

Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, STEM, coding, robotics, or computer science classes.

Students will learn:

✔ Variables

✔ Algorithms

✔ Game Logic

✔ Simulation (Dry Run)

✔ Arrays

✔ Computational Thinking

✔ micro:bit Block Coding

What’s Included

1. Snake Game Programming Fundamentals (11 pages)

• 6 Student Worksheets
• 5 Complete Answer Keys

Topics Covered:

• Sequencing the program
• Understanding variables
• Direction logic (0–3 system)
• Trace the program (simulation table)
• Arrays and snake body structure

These worksheets build deep conceptual understanding before students start coding.

2. Mini Snake – Block Coding Guide (8 pages)

Step-by-step micro:bit MakeCode guide including:

• Step 1 – Variables setup
• Step 2 – Initialize game
• Step 3 – Turn logic
• Step 4 – Movement loop
• Step 5 – Snake body with arrays
• Step 6 – Full game loop & testing

Includes:

✔ Visual block coding examples

✔ Game logic explanation

✔ Testing checklist

✔ Ready-to-use .hex file

Students can immediately load the game onto a micro:bit.

Skills Developed

• Computational Thinking
• Algorithm Design
• Debugging
• Understanding Coordinates (x, y)
• Using Arrays in Game Development
• Block-Based Programming
• STEM Problem Solving

Perfect For

• STEM Teachers
• Computer Science Teachers
• Robotics Classes
• Coding Clubs
• micro:bit Units
• Sub Plans
• Intro to Game Development

Grade Levels: 4–8

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