Coding With Scratch Teen Edition

This is an ongoing class. Learners will need to create an account on Scratch. Learners will get familiar with coding concepts such as conditionals, algorithms, events, and variables. Students will learn to use block coding and the Scratch coding website. Students will also learn how to upload and create sprites and backgrounds. They will learn computational thinking such as problem-solving and perseverance. 
The class will be structured with a preview of the final project. Next, I will go step by step along with the learners to create the projects. Finally, students will have some independent time to remix or make the project individualized. Finally, students will have an opportunity to share the project with the class. The material in this class does not build. Learners can join or leave at any time.

Week of December 4: Code a Funny Joke - Learners will code a knock-knock joke or other funny joke using code blocks.
Week of December 11: Animate Your Name - Learners will code the letters in their name to do different actions with code blocks.
Week of December 18: Code a Dance Party - Learners will code music and a sprite that dances.
Week of January 1: Code a Virtual Pet - Learners will code a pet that they can feed and take care of with code blocks.
Week of January 8: Code a Pong Game - Learners will create a game that is similar to Pong where the object bounces.
Week of January 15: Code an Animated Card- Learners will make a card for a special occasion that is interactive 
Week of January 22: Code a Catching Game - Learners will create a game where you have to catch items to score points.