Scratch – Level 1

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About Course

This course offers a variety of engaging activities designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of Scratch programming. Using the first coding blocks in Scratch—such as motion, looks, sound, events, and control—students will grasp key concepts like editing backdrops and sprites, event coordination, x & y coordinates, loops, and message broadcasting. As children create with Scratch, they will develop creative thinking, collaborative skills, and systematic reasoning. Lessons are tailored to the age group, utilizing age-appropriate methods like storytelling, games, and animation to teach programming concepts effectively.

What Will You Learn?

  • In this course, you’ll learn to code starting from the very basics. Scratch, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), makes programming both fun and approachable—almost like playing a game. You’ll create your own games and applications while mastering fundamental coding skills. By the end of this course, you’ll not only be able to create animations and cool effects but also replicate popular games. These skills will serve as a foundation for quickly learning text-based programming languages.

Requirements

  • A computer (PC, Mac, or Linux).
  • A web browser (Chrome is recommended) and a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
  • No prior programming experience is required.

Audience

  • Kids aged 7 and older who want to develop analytical skills through coding games.
  • Complete beginners, regardless of age, who want a fun and easy introduction to programming.
  • Parents or teachers looking to help children develop problem-solving skills.

Course Content

Lesson 1: About Me Program
Students will create backdrops and transform them into a slideshow by coordinating events and switching backdrops.

Lesson 2: Animate Your Name
Focuses on editing sprites, understanding x & y coordinates for positioning and movement, using loops, and introducing message broadcasting.

Lesson 3: Dialogue Between Sprites
Teaches message broadcasting and motion through the creation of sprite dialogues.

Lesson 4: Dance Party
Covers motion, editing backdrops, and using loops to create an animated dance party.

Lesson 5: Ping-Pong Game
Introduces Scratch 2 with a focus on x & y coordinates, sensing, and variables while creating a simple game.

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