Create Your Own Digital Greeting Card in Scratch!
In this one-time Scratch class, your child will create a animated greeting card, bringing their imagination to life with coding. This class builds coding confidence and allows kids to share their creations with family and friends.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Course Description: In this one-time, self-paced course, students will learn how to customize and program an interactive greeting card by remixing a pre-made Scratch project created by the teacher! This approach allows students to focus on creativity and programming without starting from scratch (pun intended). Students will explore basic coding concepts such as motion, event triggers, and sound, to bring the card to life with their unique personal touches. Perfect for beginners, this course empowers students to make a fun, shareable card for any occasion while building foundational coding skills. Course Format: This is a one-time, asynchronous course featuring pre-recorded video lessons, guided activities, and self-paced assignments. Students will remix a pre-made Scratch project provided by the teacher. Course Content: Module 1: Introduction to Scratch and the Greeting Card Project Overview of Scratch and the remixing process. Accessing the teacher’s pre-made Scratch project. Introduction to sprites, costumes, and backdrops already in the project. Module 2: Personalizing the Greeting Card Customizing the existing sprites (characters or objects). Editing text to create a personalized message. Adjusting the backdrop for a unique touch. Module 3: Adding Animations and Interactivity Using motion and looks blocks to animate sprites. Programming event blocks to trigger actions (e.g., sprite interactions). Adding your own creative touches with simple coding. Module 4: Adding Sound and Finalizing the Project Choosing and adding sound effects or music. Testing and debugging the project. Saving and sharing the greeting card with others. Materials Needed: A free Scratch account (students can sign up at scratch.mit.edu). What’s Included: Step-by-step video tutorial Access to a pre-made Scratch project for remixing A downloadable checklist to guide the customization process.
Learning Goals
Student will learn how to animate sprites and backdrops.Students will learn how to add text to a backdrop.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Animated Greeting Card
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Navigate the Scratch interface to remix an existing project.
Edit and animate sprites and backdrops.
Use event blocks to program interactivity.
Add sound effects or music to enhance their card.
Save and share their remixed greeting card on Scratch. 20 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Remixed project- Link will be provided.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Website: scratch.mit.edu
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a certified teacher. I have taught Computer Applications and Computer Science to grades K-8. I have over 10 years experience as a Computer Science and Computer Applications teacher. I have taught in person as a full time teacher in public and charter schools for over 10 years. I also have experience teaching Computer Applications and Computer Science online via Zoom to grades 6-8.
In addition, I've also taught Social Studies at the High School level for several year.
I've taught in Florida and Michigan as a certified teacher. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$17
for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
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Ages: 8-13
