Unleash creativity and innovation with this engaging Game Design lesson plan! Students will dive into the fundamentals of game development—exploring everything from concept creation to prototype execution. Along the way, they’ll build critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while turning imaginative ideas into playable realities. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this lesson makes technology meaningful and fun.
What’s Inside:
✅ Step-by-step lesson plan on game design basics
✅ Brainstorming & storyboarding activities
✅ Hands-on prototyping with simple tools (digital or paper-based)
✅ Reflection prompts to analyze design choices and player experience
Why It’s Perfect for Gifted Learners:
✨ Encourages creativity, innovation, and systems thinking
✨ Combines storytelling, logic, and design for cross-disciplinary learning
✨ Builds resilience by iterating and testing ideas in a safe, playful way
How to Use It:
– As a STEM/STEAM enrichment activity
– In technology or computer lab rotations
– For project-based learning units on creativity and innovation
➡️ Download the Game Design Lesson Plan today and let your students level up their thinking while creating games of their own!
