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Lesson Plans

Use these unique lesson plans designed for educational programs of varying lengths and skill-levels to get your classroom up and running fast. Find learning objectives and course outlines for everything from 2 hour workshops, to semester long learning programs.

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Intro to Coding and Game Design

Get students creating and coding their first game by building an obstacle course.

Created by: Roblox

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Digital Civility with Roblox

Contribute to positive online communities while learning Roblox.

Created by: Roblox

Players running behind ancient ruins

Project: Animate in Roblox

Animate characters for a multiplayer simulator game.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

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Project: Galactic Speedway

Build and race a spaceship while learning 3D modeling.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

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Project: Story Games

Use strings and variables in this one hour coding challenge while creating a unique word game.

Created by: Roblox

Roblox Developer 101

Develop coding and game development skills by creating an adventure game.

Created by: Roblox 5 hours

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Building a Historical Landmark

Explore history by researching a historical landmark and building it in Roblox Studio.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

Tutorial Series

Step-by-step projects teaching how to code, design new worlds, and learn entrepreneurial skills using the Roblox platform. These materials are shared under the Creative Commons License and all educators are encouraged to download and tailor them as needed.

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Intro to Studio

Work with parts to create an obstacle course and publish your first game. Perfect for beginners.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

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Intro to World Building

Create more immersive worlds with buildings, terrain, lights and props.

Created by: Roblox

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Coding 1: Variables & Properties

Use variables to make change the properties of objects in games such as their color and transparency,

Created by: Roblox

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Coding 2: Functions and Conditionals

Code custom functions that can take in and return values to build working buttons and traps

Created by: Roblox

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Coding Project: Adventure Game

Use if/then statements to design a world for players to explore and collect items in.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

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Coding 3: for Loops and else Conditionals

Use for loops, else, and elseif conditional statements to create count-down timers and point giving parts.

Created by: Roblox

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Coding 4: Arrays and Dictionaries

Keep track of information using tables. Create a list of strings for a talking NPC and then keep track of customer orders in a restaurant simulator.

Created by: Roblox

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Coding Project: Battle Royale

Use module scripts and events to build a multiplayer game.

Created by: Roblox 4 hours

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Coding 5: Organizing Code

Use module scripts to organize codes and learn about the concepts of abstractions and algorithms.

Created by: Roblox

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Coding Project: Arcade Game

Use client and server scripts to code an arcade style game with custom cameras and avatars.

Created by: Roblox 1 hour

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Code Fundamentals

Learn coding concepts from strings to arrays by creating traps, powerups, and more.

Created by: Roblox 10 hours

Stand-alone Modules

These stand-alone lessons can be used to practice individual concepts or as part of a larger project series.

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Intro to Digital Civility

Foster a positive culture online by learning how to interact and protect your personal information.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

Intro to Digital Safety

Learn how to protect yourself online while having fun.

Created by: Roblox

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Roblox Account Creation

Create Roblox accounts and log into Roblox Studio.

Created by: Roblox 5 min

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Publish and Playtest

Share your work so others can play it and use Team Create to collaborate on projects.

Created by: Roblox 5 min

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Team Create

Work as an online team to build, script, and design together no matter where you are in the world.

Created by: Roblox

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Create a Script

Learn the difference between scripts and code.

Created by: Roblox 5 min

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String Variables

Use string variables to say Hello World and test your code.

Created by: Roblox 5 min

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Properties and BrickColor

Change a part's properties with code and create RGB color values.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Loops and BrickColor

Create variables and while loops to change a part's color every few seconds.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Reusing Code with script.Parent

Build multiple parts that change color over time using Parent/Child relationships.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Create and Use Functions

Learn to create functions, sets of code that repeat.

Created by: Roblox 5 min

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Using Functions in Games

Apply your knowledge of functions to replace a flaming part with one that sparkles.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Parameters and Events 1: Traps

Create a trap that destroys anything that touches it, including other parts.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Parameters and Events 2: Buttons

Use parameters and event listeners to code a button that makes a bridge appear in-game.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Using if/then Statements

Change the appearance of parts based on different situations in your code.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Multiple Parameters and Arguments

Pass multiple values in to a function to create more complicated functions.

Created by: Roblox

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Traps with if/then Statements

Use variables and event listeners to specifically check for players when something touches a part.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Powerups with if/then Statements

Create a powerup that increases a player's speed whenever they touch a specific part.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

Repeating Tasks with For Loops

Repeat lines of code with for loops to create a countdown.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Glowing Lights with For Loops

Make lights glow with for loops to decorate your worlds.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Creating a Timed Bridge

Use for loops and Surface GUIs to create a bridge that appears for a short time.

Created by: Roblox 20 min

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Multiple Conditions with Elseif and Else

Build a parkour course that awards medals using if, elseif, and else statements.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Creating a Point Giving Part

Create a part that will either award or remove points depending on its color.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Creating and Using Arrays

Store lists of information, like players or item names, using arrays.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Looping Through Arrays

Use loops to repeat tasks for each value in an array.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Making Changes to Arrays

Add, remove, and find values in arrays using functions.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Intro To Module Scripts

Reuse code between scripts and make larger projects easier to manage.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Creating with Module Scripts

Create module scripts to pick up lockpicks and open treasure chests.

Created by: Roblox 20 min

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Intro to Dictionaries

Code dictionaries using key value pairs to keep track of information like how many points each player has or to create character classes.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Creating a Building

Get introduced to 3D modeling in Roblox by building a Greek temple.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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pairs and iPairs

Use pairs() and ipairs() to go through every element in a table.

Created by: Roblox

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Using Terrain Tools

Learn the basics of working with terrain to create a geyser.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Adding a Light Source

Create lights by combining parts, particles, and light sources.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Creating Props: Trees and Plants

Build and duplicate parts to make a complex models like trees, plants, and flowers.

Created by: Roblox 15 min

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Earning Robux

Learn the different ways to make Robux from your games.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

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Game Passes

Create game passes so players can make purchases in a game.

Created by: Roblox 10 min

Handouts

Intro to Coding Cheatsheet

Handout with reminders on common coding tasks and vocabulary.

Created by: Roblox

Roblox Studio Cheat Sheet

Print out that includes controls and quick guides to using Roblox Studio.

Created by: Roblox

Safety Brochures

Handout describing Roblox safety, privacy, and educational benefits.

Created by: Roblox