Scratch Programming for Kids: Learn Game Design and Animation
Scratch is a beginner-friendly visual programming course where students learn to create games, animations, and interactive stories. Using a drag-and-drop coding interface, participants explore basic programming concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables while developing critical thinking and creativity in a hands-on, project-based environment.
Learning Outcomes
Creative Game Design :
Learn to design and build interactive games, animations, and stories using Scratch.
Improved Logical Thinking :
Boost problem-solving and logical thinking through Scratch's visual programming interface.
Programming Fundamentals :
Master the basics of coding, such as loops, conditions, and events, with a fun and interactive approach.
Hands-On Learning :
Engage in interactive projects to develop skills in animation, game development, and creative coding.
Teamwork and Collaboration :
Work together on collaborative Scratch projects, enhancing team skills and learning through shared creativity.
Prerequisites
Junior Batch: Ages 7.5 to 10.5 years.
Basic computer usage Understanding of simple system functions.
Day 1 : Introduction to Scratch Jr. Familiarize students with the Scratch Jr interface and basic navigation.
Day 2 : Start Blocks (Green Flag) Understand how the green flag triggers a sequence of actions in Scratch Jr.
Day 3 : Start Blocks (Tap on Sprite) Learn how to start actions by tapping on a sprite.
Day 4 : Start on Bump Block Use the bump block to trigger sprite actions.
Day 5 : Start on Message Explore how to send and receive messages to control sprite actions.
Day 6 : Sending Messages Learn how to coordinate actions between multiple sprites using messages.
Day 7 : Moving Up and Down Control sprite movement along the Y-axis using drive blocks.
Day 8 : Assessment 1 Evaluate understanding of start and drive blocks through a mini-project.
Day 9 : Turning Sprites Learn how to rotate sprites using turn blocks.
Day 10 : Moving Left and Right Explore sprite movement along the X-axis.
Day 11 : Hopping Sprites Create animations with hopping movements.
Day 12 : Returning to Home Use the 'go home' block to reset sprite positions.
Day 13 : Say Block Make sprites say something using the 'say' block.
Day 14 : Grow and Shrink Blocks Adjust sprite sizes dynamically within animations.
Day 15 : Hide and Show Blocks Create animations with sprites appearing and disappearing.
Day 16 : Assessment 2 Evaluate mastery of movement, size, and visibility blocks.
Day 17 : Pop Sound Block Add sound effects to animations using the pop sound block.
Day 18 : Record Sound Block Use the record sound block to personalize animations.
Day 19 : Wait Block Learn how to control timing in animations using the wait block.
Day 20 : Stop Tic Block Explore how to stop an action or animation sequence.
Day 21 : Set Speed Block Adjust sprite speeds to create dynamic animations.
Day 22 : Repeat Block Use loops to repeat actions and simplify code.
Day 23 : Repeat Forever Block Explore infinite loops and their uses in animations.
Day 24 : Assessment 3 Evaluate understanding of sound, control, and loop blocks.
Day 25 : Combine All Start Blocks Integrate all start blocks to create interactive projects.
Day 26 : Combine Movement Blocks Build complex animations combining various movement blocks.
Day 27 : Create a Conversation Combine say, hide/show, and movement blocks to create dialogue animations.
Day 28 : Adding Sounds to Stories Add recorded and pop sounds to enhance stories.
Day 29 : Build Interactive Games Use wait, stop, and repeat blocks to design interactive games.
Day 30 : Create a Mini Story Combine all learned blocks to create a full mini-story animation.
Day 31 : Prepare Final Projects Guide students to plan and organize their final projects.
Day 32 : Final Assessment Present final projects that combine all blocks and skills learned in Scratch Jr.
Anum Khan is a passionate STEM educator, Python mentor, and international physics mentor dedicated to making STEM education interactive and globally accessible. With 3.5 years of experience mentoring K-12 learners, she specializes in robotics, coding, and Olympiad coaching, transforming complex concepts into engaging lessons. As a Q-Team member and Educator at International STEM Olympiad, she also actively prepares students for international competitions like RoboFest (USA) and IROC (South Korea), fostering innovation and critical thinking in young minds.
A passionate mathematician and STEM educator with over 13 years of experience mentoring 5,000+ students. As the Founder of Mind Finity Club, I am dedicated to revolutionizing digital learning and making STEM education more interactive and accessible. My expertise spans curriculum development, Olympiad judging, and STEM training, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills in students.
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