Purpose of this Module

A sense of freedom to play with code.

Learners enter this Module from small to zero coding experience, and finish with at least 2 coding sketches of their own—demonstrating an understanding of JavaScript syntax (how to write/read code) and how graphics are drawn.

What we cover

• What p5.js is
• How to draw basic shapes in p5.js
• How to interact with your mouse using p5.js

Total time duration

No more than 90 minutes (one class session)

Activities

• **Speed Exercise 1:** Draw an animal
• **Speed Exercise 2:** Draw a habitat for your animal
• Optional class collab: Add something to your friend’s animal

Homework

• Writing: A list of facts about me
• **Optional coding challenge:** Clock Challenge by The Coding Train

Final outcomes

• Table of Contents

• Facilitator’s Guides in this Module

  Setting up your class