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Scratch Course

The document outlines a two-month curriculum for teaching children the fundamentals of Scratch programming. It includes weekly topics such as sprite movement, animation basics, game design, and interactive storytelling, culminating in a final project where kids create and present their own work. The teaching methodology emphasizes live demonstrations, interactive practice, and fun challenges to enhance learning and confidence in coding.

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Scratch Course

The document outlines a two-month curriculum for teaching children the fundamentals of Scratch programming. It includes weekly topics such as sprite movement, animation basics, game design, and interactive storytelling, culminating in a final project where kids create and present their own work. The teaching methodology emphasizes live demonstrations, interactive practice, and fun challenges to enhance learning and confidence in coding.

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Month 1: Fundamentals of Scratch

Week 1: Introduction to Scratch

• What is Scratch?
• Getting to know the Scratch interface
• Sprites and the stage
• Moving your first sprite (basic motion blocks)

Week 2: Animation Basics

• Creating your own sprite


• Making sprites move and talk
• Using sound effects
• Intro to Looks and Sounds blocks

Week 3: Events and Sequencing

• Using the “when green flag clicked” block


• Creating simple stories
• Sequence of actions
• Using Backdrops

Week 4: Simple Games

• Building a basic chase game


• Understanding X and Y positions
• Introduction to controls (if blocks, key presses)

Month 2: Creative Coding and Projects


Week 5: Using Loops and Conditions

• Repeat and forever loops


• If-then statements
• Making characters respond to events

Week 6: Score and Variables

• Introduction to variables (e.g., score, lives)


• Adding timers and counters
• Designing scoreboard games

Week 7: Interactive Stories & Quizzes

• Creating a question and answer game


• Using sensing blocks
• Building an animated story with multiple sprites

Week 8: Final Project Week

• Kids choose their own project:


o A story, animation, or game
• Plan, design, and build with instructor guidance
• Presentation of projects
• Feedback and final certificate award

Teaching Methodology:

• Step-by-step live demonstrations


• Interactive practice sessions
• Fun challenges and mini-projects every week
• Worksheets and workbook exercises

Final Outcome:
Kids will gain confidence in using Scratch to design creative stories, interactive quizzes, and
basic games. They will complete and present a final project to receive their certificate.

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