Introduction to Scratch Coding for Juniors
About The Course
Introduction to Scratch Coding for Juniors is a fun and interactive course designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of coding and programming. Our program is focused on the popular visual programming language called Scratch, which was developed by the MIT Media Lab.
Through our program, students will learn the fundamentals of coding and programming in a creative and engaging way. They will be introduced to Scratch’s block-based programming interface, which allows them to drag and drop code blocks to create animations, games, stories, and more.
Course Details
Target Participant Ages – 6 to 8
Course Length – 4 weeks/session
Schedule – One session per week, each session will be 55 minutes
No prior experience is necessary, but students should be comfortable with learning basic computer skills such as using a keyboard and mouse.
What Students will learn
- Introduction to Scratch and its programming interface
- Basics of coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables
- How to create simple animations and interactive stories using Scratch
- How to create games using Scratch and basic game design principles
- How to collaborate and share projects with other students in the program
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for Coding projects
Key topics we will cover
Week 1: Introduction to Scratch and Animation
- Introduction to Scratch and its programming interface
- Learning how to animate characters and objects
- Creating simple animations using block-based coding
Week 3: Basic Game Design
- Basic game design principles and creating simple games with Scratch
- Adding characters and obstacles to the game
- Creating a win/lose condition and scoring system
Week 2: Interactive Stories
- Using loops and conditionals to control animations
- Creating interactive stories with Scratch
- Adding sound and music to enhance the story
Week 4: Final Project Showcase
- Review of previous weeks’ topics and advanced coding tips
- Sharing projects with other students
- Introduction to additional resources for continued learning
Registration
The program can be tailored to meet your needs and requirements. Scheduling is flexible and will be determined based on your availability and preferences. To learn more about the program and to inquire about pricing, availability, and scheduling, please get in touch with us via email or by filling out our online inquiry form.