Coding Class Level 4 - Scratch
This course is to teach coding for intermediate Scratch Users. As they learn coding skills, they will practice creativity and problem solving.
Mr. Steven
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classAssessment
Assessments will not being required. Each class will have a Next Step or extension. The student will have the opportunity to showcase learning by extending the lesson or concept to a more complex level.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
####Register Scratch account at https://scratch.mit.edu/####
This course will teach the basics of Scratch and Block Based Coding. The goal is to give each student the tools to create, problem solve, and expand their projects outside of class. I give each student the skills to expand on each project according to their imagination, creativity, and problem solving ability.
My class is structured in a show, try, and then do format. I show your child a skill or concept using slides or direct modeling. They try to repeat the skill through following my action. Then they do for themselves in expanding the project. I provide a scaffolding style of assistance that ends with independent creation.
I teach with patience, nurturing, and flexibility. I believe in gentle correction and constant contact. I will ask to see student work throughout the lesson to determine progress. I strive for all learners to observe each other and be inspired by their ideas.Learning Goals
Students will learn block based coding in Scratch
- Scratch format
- Basic vocabulary for the Scratch
- Trigger Blocks
- Motion Blocks
- Loops
- Sound Blocks
- Message Blocks
- Animation
- Pages
- Making your own sounds
- Variables
- Conditionals
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Maze Game Part 1
Use Conditionals to code a maze. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Maze Game Part 2
Add Variables to set up a life mechanism. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pong Game
Use Conditionals, variables, and sprite movement to make a pong game. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Catch Game
Use Conditionals, variables, and sprite movement to make a catch game. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using Scratch for this class. Scratch works best with a Scratch account. Go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ to sign up. In addition, you will need 2 screens or 2 devices, so the student can use Scratch and Zoom at the same time.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using Scratch for this class. Scratch works best with a Scratch account. Go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ to sign up. In addition, you will need 2 screens or 2 devices, so the student can use Scratch and Zoom at the same time.
Joined March, 2024
5.0
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
I have taught Computer Science with K - 5 students for the last 5 years. Additionally I have taught many years as a Kindergarten and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Reviews
Live Group Course
$16
weekly1x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
