Scratch - Beginning Coding Class
This course is to teach coding for beginning Scratch Users. As they learn coding skills, they will practice creativity and problem solving.
Mr. Steven
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(7)
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
Beginner Level
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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:
Animate Your Name
Discuss and tour the basics of the Scratch interface. Use a variety of movement blocks to animate letters. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Let's Dance
Learn to use a variety of effects and sounds to make a dance party. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Make Music
Learn to use a variety of effects and sounds to make music. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Animate a Character
Learn to use costumes to animate sprites. 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.
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
7reviews
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
$19
weekly or $130 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
