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JavaScript 101

An introduction to JavaScript programming for 7th and 8th graders. Students complete coding lessons and puzzles as they learn to build games for web and mobile platforms.

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Recommended for Ages 11+

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JavaScript

JavaScript is a lightweight scripting language. Sharing design elements of both Java and Python, it is the language of choice for web pages, enabling sophisticated behaviors and interactivity when paired with HTML and CSS.

What Kids Learn

  • Conditionals
  • Lists
  • Objects
  • advanced events
  • advanced loops
  • advanced math
  • advanced variables
  • basic math
  • canvas drawing
  • conditional loops
  • data types
  • debugging
  • delays
  • expressions
  • function calls
  • functions
  • game design
  • operators
  • pattern recognition
  • sequencing
  • shape drawing
  • simple conditionals
  • simple loops
  • simple variables
  • string handling
  • syntax
  • user interaction
  • variables

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.

The Basics

Learn how to write basic code in JavaScript

16 Activities:

  • Introduction to JavaScript
  • Video
  • Set Sail
  • Smooth Sailing
  • Turn Right
  • Treasure Ahoy!
  • Turn Right, Turn Left
  • What Are Comments?
  • Turn! Turn! Turn!
  • Buggy Code
  • What Are Naming Conventions?
  • More Bugs?
  • Complete the Path
  • Light It Up!
  • Review
  • Quiz

Loops and Patterns

Learn about for loops in JavaScript

16 Activities:

  • Repeating Commands
  • What Are For Loops?
  • What Is Indentation?
  • What Are Arithmetic Operators?
  • Onwards, Forward!
  • Broken Steering 1
  • Broken Steering 2
  • Two Loops
  • Jump, Forward
  • Forward, Jump
  • Up and Down
  • What are Nested Loops?
  • Navigating the Cs
  • Pattern Maker
  • Review
  • Quiz

Conditional Logic

Learn about conditional logic in JavaScript

16 Activities:

  • What Are Conditionals?
  • Path Left
  • Path Right
  • More Turns!
  • What Are Assignment Operators?
  • What Are Comparison Operators?
  • What Are Logical Operators?
  • Stormy Path
  • What Is Else?
  • Stormy Turns 1
  • Stormy Turns 2
  • What Are Nested Ifs?
  • Stormy Night 1
  • Stormy Night 2
  • Review
  • Quiz

Conditional Loops

Learn about conditional loops.

11 Activities:

  • What Is a While Loop?
  • Detect a Path
  • Forward, Left
  • Right, Forward
  • What Is a Do-While Loop?
  • Path Ahead
  • Left Spiral
  • Right Spiral
  • Choose a Path
  • Review
  • Quiz

Variables

Learn about variables in JavaScript.

15 Activities:

  • What Are Variables
  • Fuel Up
  • Stockpile
  • Rocket Jump
  • What Are Strings?
  • Treasure Chest 1
  • How Do You Declare Multiple Variables?
  • Open Fire
  • It's a Toughie
  • Treasure Chest 2
  • Junkyard
  • Smart Cannon
  • Treasure Chest 3
  • Review
  • Quiz

Expressions

Learn about expressions in JavaScript.

11 Activities:

  • What Are Expressions?
  • X Marks the Spot 1
  • Expressions: X Marks the Spot 2
  • What Are Numbers?
  • What is Operator Precedence?
  • X Marks the Spot 3
  • X Marks the Spot 4
  • What Are Arrays?
  • What are Objects?
  • Review
  • Quiz

Using the Canvas

Learn how to use the JavaScript Canvas.

14 Activities:

  • What Is the HTML Canvas?
  • How Do You Set Up the Canvas?
  • How Do You Add Delays?
  • How Do You Add Images?
  • Create a Slideshow
  • What Are Canvas Coordinates?
  • Design a Scene
  • What Is Canvas Drawing?
  • Draw a Snowman
  • Draw Concentric Shapes
  • How Do You Create Timed Loops?
  • Animation
  • Review
  • Quiz

User Interaction

Learn about user interaction in Javascript.

10 Activities:

  • What is User Interaction?
  • What are Keyboard Events?
  • What are Key Codes?
  • Moving Ships
  • Line Art
  • What Are Mouse Events?
  • What Is the Mouse Location?
  • Follow the Mouse
  • Stamping Tool
  • Quiz

Game Design

Learn about game loops, win/loss conditions, and keeping score in JavaScript.

16 Activities:

  • What Are Game Loops?
  • Game Setup and Concept
  • Game Obstacle
  • Game Hero
  • What Is Collision Detection?
  • First Contact
  • Finders Keepers
  • How to Keep Score?
  • Score Keeper
  • What Are Win/Loss Conditions?
  • Losing It
  • Winning
  • What Are Credits?
  • Roll Credits
  • Review
  • Quiz

Snake

Create the snake game with Javascript.

9 Activities:

  • Snake Game
  • Step 1. Create the Canvas
  • Step 2. Get the Context
  • Step 3. Create a Background
  • Step 4. Draw a Square
  • Step 5. Create the Food
  • Step 6. Create the Snake Segment
  • Step 7. Keyboard Control
  • Snake: Completing the Game

Breakout

Make a Breakout game in JavaScript

7 Activities:

  • Make A Game: Breakout
  • Step 1. Set up Variables
  • Step 2. Add the Images
  • Step 3. Create the Canvas
  • Step 4. Start the Game
  • Step 5. The Game Loop
  • Breakout: Completing the Game

Pong

Make a Pong game in Javascript.

8 Activities:

  • Make a Game: Pong
  • Step 1. Create the Canvas
  • Step 2. Get the Context
  • Step 3. Create the Background
  • Step 4. Set up the Ball
  • Step 5. Set up the Paddles and Scoreboard
  • Step 6. Keyboard Control
  • Pong: Completing the Game

Final Game

Create popular games in JavaScript.

3 Activities:

  • Geometry Dash
  • Alien Invaders
  • Flappy Bird

Conditionals

Lists

Objects

advanced events

advanced loops

advanced math

advanced variables

basic math

canvas drawing

conditional loops

data types

debugging

delays

expressions

function calls

functions

game design

operators

pattern recognition

sequencing

shape drawing

simple conditionals

simple loops

simple variables

string handling

syntax

user interaction

variables

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