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Gravity Sling Course

Welcome to Gravity Sling Course, a projectile physics. Learn projectile physics as you build Gravity Sling, your own complete physics game.

Gravity Sling Course

Welcome to Gravity Sling Course, a projectile physics. Learn projectile physics as you build Gravity Sling, your own complete physics game.

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Projectile Physics Course

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Prerequisites

Dragon Attack

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

  • Master game design with physics
  • Complete 8 lessons of coding activities
  • Learn to use variables in game design
  • Deploy advanced physics techniques
  • Build your own physics game

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 for Windows 10 is required for Training Day, 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.

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Object Stacking

Learn the basics of starting physics in Tynker so you can help out a stranded alien.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Turn on Physics
  • Set Active or Static
  • Land the Alien
  • Create Your Own Structure
  • Quiz
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Applying Impulses

Apply directional impulses to safely land your spaceship.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Apply Impulse
  • Moon Lander
  • Jumping Creatures
  • Break the Structure
  • Quiz
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Line Animation

Use X and Y coordinates to draw and animate the Gravity Sling's gravity beam.

8 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Create a Gravity Sling
  • Add to the Gravity Sling
  • Shoot the Aliens
  • Create a Drawing Tool
  • Create a Gravity Drawing Tool
  • Quiz
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Physics Properties

Use active and static properties to make actors react to collsions.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Creating Targets
  • Create a Moving Target
  • Color Shot
  • Target Practice
  • Quiz
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Ricochet

Program the density and restitution of projectiles to make them go through objects and bounce off walls.

8 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Set Restitution
  • Set Density
  • Trick Shot
  • Bouncing Aliens
  • Gravity Maze
  • Quiz
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Explosions

Program the conditional logic for an explostion to take out a space platform.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Multiple Shots
  • Bomb Shot
  • Space Bomb
  • Bug Soccer
  • Quiz
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Changing Direction

Help your rocket ship adjust its velocity mid-flight to hit a target.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Concepts
  • Rocket Shot
  • Rocket Shot Explosion
  • Rocket Blaster
  • Unique Projectiles
  • Quiz
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Gravity Sling

Finish the Gravity Sling game by creating a black hole to suck up objects.

5 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Black Hole
  • Add to the Gravity Sling Game
  • Build Your Own Gravity Sling Game
  • Quiz

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.

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.

Physics

Apply or discuss physical science in interactive coding projects.

Math

Utilize arithmetic, algebra, or geometry in a coding project.

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