Course
Intro to Scratch
Grades
Elementary
Intro to Scratch
In this course, students will learn to use Scratch -- a powerful yet beginner-friendly drag-and-drop programming platform to create their own games and animations.
Students will learn fundamental STEM concepts like events, loops, variables, and the coordinate system through immersive storytelling and fun projects.
No prior coding experience needed.
Duration:
15 weeks
Syllabus
Introduction to Coding
Lesson 1: Intro to Scratch
Concept: Scratch platform and what is coding
Lesson 2: Sequence
Concept: Game flow and coding commands sequence
Lesson 3: Movements
Concept: Sprites movements and coordinate system
Lesson 4: Variables
Concept: Variables in coding
Lesson 5: Loops in Scratch
Concept: Loops
Customizing Assets
Lesson 1: Creating backdrops
Concept: How to customize a backdrop in Scratch
Lesson 2: Animating Sprites
Concept: Code to animate a sprite
Lesson 3: Drawing Sprites
Concept: How to customize and create your own sprites
Lesson 4: Broadcast
Concept: Broadcasting- communication between sprites
Lesson 5: Music Extension
Concept: Coding music tones
Interactive Games
Lesson 1: Pen Extension
Concept: How to code the pen to draw
Lesson 2: Home Screen
Concept: Coding home screen buttons
Lesson 3: Game Over and Win Screen
Concept: Customizing texts and designing screens
Lesson 4: Broadcast
Concept: Broadcasting- communication between sprites
Lesson 5: Music Extension
Concept: Coding music tones
