Animate a Dinosaur Using Scratch Coding. Beginner Animation and Coding-Level 1
Our main goal in this one-time lesson would be to use code to animate a Dino, and if we get enough time we will add some music, background, and text.
Teni
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
In this lesson, we will work on a project step by step together from beginning to end. We will use Scratch, a coding language with a simple visual interface. First I'll show the completed work to the class, then we will start working on their own project from the beginning. Students will learn how to: - Create a project in Scratch - Use sprites or characters - Use Code and Costumes - Make the character move when it is clicked Extra: If the learner completes the animation, I will teach them how to use a background or how to find a sound. Experience: Everyone is welcome! No prior Scratch coding experience required. Knowing some coding wouldn't hurt. Must know: Kids need to be able to use a computer. Knowing how to click and drag and drop is required. Recommended: Being able to go back and forth between Zoom and Scratch website or having someone to help in the beginning of class would be needed if you are using only one device. Having a mouse is helpful but not required only if the learner knows how to drag and drop without a mouse.
Learning Goals
Our main goal in this one-time lesson would be to use code to animate our Dino, and if we get enough time depending on the learner's speed of working, we will add some extra things like music, background, and text.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The project can be completed without making an account, but cannot share be saved and shared on the website. You can save the file to your computer without an account.
You need to create an account at https://scratch.mit.edu/ if you want your Lerner's project to be saved automatically. You have the option to share the project publicly and the option to keep it private. Please create your account before the class starts.
Having two screens would be helpful. One for Zoom and the other one for Scratch.
Using the Chrome browser is recommended.
Supply List
-A Laptop or a desktop computer with webcam, speaker and microphone (No iPad and Chromebook please, unless you want to use it as a second screen for Zoom) -Internet: 3mbs+ -Using the Chrome browser is recommended -Having two devices, one for Zoom, one for Scratch would be helpful.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University
Hello there!
I'm Teni Haroutunians, and I teach animation, coding, art, and languages on the Outschool website. I hold a BA in Art with a concentration in animation. I work as both a freelance artist and an educator. I have experience in teaching in person computer lessons to K-6th grade students in CA. These lessons cover a range of topics, including coding, digital citizenship (responsible and safe technology use), Google Suite, Thinkercad, 3D Paint, 3D Viewer, and more.
I'm genuinely passionate about helping kids nurture their creativity. The courses I design are not just easy to follow, but they're also a lot of fun. In each class, we kick off by exploring a project example. From there, we build it together from scratch. I teach students the techniques, provide the tools, and encourage them to infuse their unique ideas, making each project their own.
If you're curious to learn more about me, here's a tidbit: I'm a language enthusiast. I find joy in both teaching and learning languages. And my favorite animal? That would be a green owl named Duo!
I'm excited about the opportunity to teach your learner! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to having them in my class!
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$47
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
