Coding Games With Scratch
In this 4-week course, students will learn basic computer science principles, all while creating games. Ronnie Frost is a former senior software engineer at Activision.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Students will learn computer science basics while creating Scratch games in live coding sessions. Additionally, we will incorporate concepts such as gravity, velocity, the cartesian plane plane (x, y coordinate system), and progression. This is a project-based learning club and students will build various game types, such as platformers, quizzes, mazes, and more. The learners will drive a lot of the club through their creativity and curiosity. There is no prerequisite for this course. It's useful for beginners as well as experienced students. My teaching style is informal. I encourage students to engage with the group and share their game ideas. Ronnie Frost's Bio The course instructor, Ronnie Frost, has over 15 years of experience working in software engineering, including gaming. While at Activision, she earned credits for Call of Duty, Skylanders, and Crash Bandicoot games. She is also the founder of Frost Equity Initiative, a 501c3 organization focused on teaching kids and teens how to code.
Learning Goals
Students will learn computer science basics: variables, conditionals, looping, operators, and more. The will also learn the basics of creating a game.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Scratch and Coding
Learners will get an introduction to the Scratch IDE and learn about variables, conditionals, and basic operators. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Building Our Platformer Game
Learners will learn about platformers and the X/Y coordinate system. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Advanced Platformer and Adding Progression
Learners will review the x, y coordinate system and learn about gravity, velocity, and sprites. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Building a Maze Game
Learners will wrap up their platformer game and reinforce what they have learned through creating a maze game. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are two tools that learners will use with this class:
Scratch IDE: This tool is a website that the students will use to write code. It is the most popular tool used by schools to teach young learners how to code.
Kahoot: This tool is used for quizzes. It is one of the most popular tools used by schools to quiz learners.
Pre-Requisites
Basic typic skills ensure that the class goes smoothly.
Supply List
A one-page handout with Scratch basics will be provided.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree from Arkansas State University
My experience includes
+ Twenty years experience as a software engineer.
+ Twenty years teaching youth in programs such as Black Girls Code, Girls Who Code, and Frost Equity Initiative.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$44
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-9 learners per class
