Computer Science STEM Scratch Coding Semester Class

In this semester class students will think like a designer to create projects in Scratch. Students will learn various coding skills. Throughout the lessons coding skills will include sequencing, loops, conditionals, variables, sensors, operators, debugging and more. 

The class will be highly interactive since we cap our classes at 6 students. The teacher will work with students to create a projects they can be proud of while answering questions and providing support along the way.

Here’s what your student can expect to do during class:
- Welcome + Introductions (5 minutes)
- Code a project in Scratch (45 minutes)
- Student Project Showcase + Say Goodbye (5 minutes)

Week 1: Intro to Scratch, backgrounds, and Sprites (Chase Game)
Week 2: Understanding Sounds (Dance Party)
Week 3: Understanding Sequencing (Climbing Game)
Week 4: Reviewing Sequencing (Climbing Game)
Week 5: Understanding Loops (Surfing)
Week 6: Understanding Cloning (Surfing)
Week 7: Understanding and using Pen Extension (Dolphins Game)
Week 8: Understanding Sensing (Dolphins Game)
Week 9:  Understanding Movement (Snake Game)
Week 10: Understanding Variables (Snake Game)

> Note for Parents:
Your student will need:
- A Scratch account. Visit https://scratch.mit.edu/ to create a free account.
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled
- An internet connection of 3mbs+
- A working speaker, microphone and webcam - all Windows and Mac operating systems of the past five years are supported

Note: iPads are not recommended with this class. Students will need a keyboard.  Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting.