6.9 Coding Mars Final World Build

Goals

1. Code your agent to build a functional and well-designed habitat and landing pad using Minecraft MakeCode.
2. Be inspired by previous Mars landing pad builds by other students.
3. Successfully work with other classmates to create a realistic Mars Outpost in Minecraft.

Steps

This project has two variations depending on your teacher's choice.

Variation 1: Individual World Build

NOTE: With this variation YOU will have to SAVE your Minecraft World at the end of each class period, and UPLOAD it to your Google Drive. (Otherwise you will have to start over...) Also, continue to SAVE YOUR MAKECODE to your Learning Journal / Google Doc.

1. Check out the screencasts AND shared MakeCode of at least 2 (TWO) previous Mars landing pad builds by other students.
2. Download and open this saved world YOURSELF to build in. (Do NOT join a SHARED world or share your world with others!)
3. Find an area near but outside an existing Mars habitat that is OPEN and NO ONE ELSE has built on.
4. Make a TEMPORARY TOWER with a GLOWSTONE BLOCK on top in the middle of your 15 x 15 build area to CLAIM IT.
5. Add a SIGN with your name on it to CLAIM IT.
6. Landing Pad Design Criteria:
   1. Size: The landing pad must be at least 15x15 blocks.
   2. Materials: Teams can use any combination of provided materials, but the landing pad must have a solid surface made of stone or similar durable material.
   3. Features: The landing pad should include:
   4. Clear markings for landing (e.g., colored wool or lights).
   5. A designated entry/exit point for the spaceship.
   6. Safety barriers or rails around the perimeter.
   7. Optional: Additional features like lighting, automated doors, or a control tower can earn bonus points.
7. Agent Coding:
   1. You must use the agent to build the landing pad.
   2. Code must be written in MakeCode using block-based coding, or javascript or python.
   3. Agents can be programmed to place blocks, clear areas, and add features
8. After you complete your landing pad, you can create ADDITIONAL structures in the Mars Outpost like:
   1. Solar Panels
   2. Connecting Roads
   3. Additional Habitat Buildings

Variation 2: Team World Build

NOTE: With this variation your teacher will SAVE the Minecraft World at the end of each class and UPLOAD to Google Drive, so you will not have to. HOWEVER, please continue to SAVE YOUR MAKECODE to your Learning Journal / Google Doc.

1. Check out the screencasts AND shared MakeCode of at least 2 (TWO) previous Mars landing pad builds by other students.
2. Join / connect to the SHARED WORLD opened by your teacher.
3. Habitat / Structure Build
   1. Using your assigned WORLD coordinates, build a 9 x 9 glass dome in your assigned area.
      1. Johnson's Class
      2. Fryer's Class
   2. Add an AIR LOCK to your glass dome. (Optional: Use this sample code! - link coming)
   3. BY HAND or with Makecode, build the Mars Outpost building / structure of your choice inside your dome.
   4. Be sure to LABEL your structure with the BUILDING TYPE and your NAME.
4. Landing Pad
   1. Find an area near but outside an existing Mars habitat that is OPEN and NO ONE ELSE has built on.
   2. Make a TEMPORARY TOWER with a GLOWSTONE BLOCK on top in the middle of your 15 x 15 build area to CLAIM IT.
   3. Add a SIGN with your name on it to CLAIM IT.
   4. Landing Pad Design Criteria:
      1. Size: The landing pad must be at least 15x15 blocks.
      2. Materials: Teams can use any combination of provided materials, but the landing pad must have a solid surface made of stone or similar durable material.
      3. Features: The landing pad should include:
      4. Clear markings for landing (e.g., colored wool or lights).
      5. A designated entry/exit point for the spaceship.
      6. Safety barriers or rails around the perimeter.
      7. Optional: Additional features like lighting, automated doors, or a control tower can earn bonus points.
5. Agent Coding:
   1. You must use the agent to build the landing pad.
   2. Code must be written in MakeCode using block-based coding, or javascript or python.
   3. Agents can be programmed to place blocks, clear areas, and add features
6. After you complete your habitate structure and landing pad, you can create ADDITIONAL structures in the Mars Outpost like:
   1. Solar Panels
   2. Connecting Roads
   3. Additional Habitat Buildings

Turn In

1. Use the SCREENSHOT key (PrintScreen) to capture least SIX (6) photos / screenshots showing your landing pad, from different angles, and any other structures you build in this world.
2. Create a new page on your Coding GOOGLE SITE titled, "Coding Mars."
3. Include the following on your webpage:
   1. A title created with text or as an image (You can use the banner from Dr Fryer's page if you want.)
   2. A text description of this unit / lesson series and what you have done / created / coded / learned. (At least 2 to 3 complete sentences)
   3. The SIX photos / screenshots you captured
   4. Your MakeCode Link for your Landing Pad
   5. Your FARMING screencast video and MakeCode Link
   6. Your MINING screencast video and MakeCode Link
   7. Your TERRARIUM screencast video and MakeCode Link
4. Be sure to PUBLISH - PUBLISH your website changes.
5. Copy / paste the PUBLIC LINK to your "Coding Mars" webpage and turn it in here in Canvas.

This graphic summarizes what you need to include on your webpage, except it leaves out your MINING screencast and code:

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