Webquest
2
Computer
Gaming
Reason
for Assignment: The ability to research a subject and find
answers to questions is an extremely important ability for students to
learn. If you are preparing to enter any
higher level of education you will be using this skill extensively. This lesson will help you sharpen your
research skills and give you the knowledge necessary to complete your studies
and prepare you for future opportunities.
Webquest:
Computer games have become an integral part of our planet’s culture and
recreation. During this Webquest, you
will be researching computer games, reporting and answering questions.
While you may enjoy different computer games and like
playing them, you may not realize how they were originally invented or what it
takes to develop them.
Before You Get Started
Click
here to get a copy of the answer sheet:
Answer Sheet
1. In 1940, what was the name of the man that
invented the first computer game?
Answer:
2. What was the name of the first computer game?
Answer:
3. In 1960 what computer game was designed on an
IBM computer?
Answer:
4. In 1959 what was the name of the computer
that “Mouse in the Maze” was made for?
Answer:
5. Who developed the game Pong in 1972?
Answer:
6. What kind of graphics were used in 1974?
Answer:
7. In what year
did the game Space Invaders come out?
Answer:
8. In your
opinion, what year do you think the greatest breakthrough in gaming occurred? In a coherent sentence explain the reason for
your choice.
Answer:
Step
2:
Go to this Website: Become a Gaming Programmer
9. List 5 of the
key skills required to become a video game programmer.
Answer:
10. What is the
median salary of a game programmer?
Answer:
11. Name 3 types of math skills which are necessary for a
game programmer?
Answer:
12. What type of degree should you have?
Answer:
13. What do
software developers spend most of their time doing?
Answer:
Step 3: Go to this
Website: Google Images Video Game Icons
Or if the link above does not work go to Google Images,
type in Video Game Logos. Click
on Tools
then Icons.
Copy, Paste and Resize your logos into the boxes below. When you are finished, your table should
look like the one below.
Finishing: Save your sheet into the (Z:) Common
Drive --> 10th Grade --> Webquest1 and make sure your name is on the
file.
Place your
name into the header and print and turn in this sheet.
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