Minecraft Programming Concepts

Minecraft Programming Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Education, Instructional Technology

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 2+ times

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Jens Bergensten, known as Jeb, introduces himself as the lead developer of Minecraft and shares his journey into programming. The video tutorial covers the basics of computer science using Minecraft, where viewers learn to program characters like Alex or Steve using Blockly, a drag-and-drop coding system. The tutorial explains how to build programs by stacking blocks, creating JavaScript code under the hood. It also covers advanced techniques and options for block programming, providing a comprehensive introduction to coding concepts used in Minecraft development.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Jens Bergensten better known as?

Notch

Jeb

Steve

Alex

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Jens to start programming?

A school project

A book he read

A desire to make games

A friend's advice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will you learn in the next hour of the tutorial?

Advanced game design

Basics of computer science

History of Minecraft

Java programming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Blockly?

A visual programming tool

A type of game engine

A text-based programming language

A Minecraft character

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language does Blockly generate under the hood?

Java

Python

C++

JavaScript

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the toolbox in the Minecraft programming interface?

To display the game world

To provide instructions

To store programming blocks

To save the game

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do you build your program in the Minecraft interface?

In the play space

In the toolbox

In the workspace

In the instruction area

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