Scratch Coding for Beginners-Make a Video Game-Catch the Pufferfish
Try to catch as many Pufferfish as you can without the shark getting you
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Dan Hartman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(569)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Class Experience
Students should have a basic understanding of Scratch.
-Learners will learn how to clone sprites in code
-Catch as many Pufferfish as you can to score points
-If a Shark gets you, you start over and another Shark appears
-Learner will learn how to add sound effects to the project
-A keyboard is required for this project
-Students should know how to have 2 windows open at a time, or have 2 screens available.
- One window is for Zoom, the other is where they will create their Scratch programOther Details
Parental Guidance
-Students should know how to have 2 windows open at a time, or have 2 screens available.
- One window is for Zoom, the other is where they will create their Scratch program
-If you have not already done so, please create a Scratch account by going to www.scratch.mit.edu and clicking JOIN SCRATCH
Please note - a computer with a keyboard is necessary for this lesson
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
4.9
569reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University
Hi, my name is Dan Hartman. I have many years of experience as an elementary and middle school technology teacher (Pk-8). I have a bachelor's degree from Penn State in Computer Science and over 25years of working in the computer science world. For years I have been bringing the joy of coding into PK-8 classrooms, with my passion for teaching technology and a skill for turning learning into an adventure, I inspire young minds to explore the digital world with creativity and curiosity.
I always try to make my teaching fun; students will see me wearing different hats and wigs to liven things up. I was a kid once, too and I can relate that it can be intimidating trying to warm up to a new teacher. In my classes, we will joke a bit and have a good time. But guess what, you will learn how to code.
Last but not least, I realize that not all students pick up everything as quickly, so I try not to leave anyone hanging. I will often extend class sessions for one or a couple students. We can even zoom in at another time. My approach is that no student should leave without understanding the material.
I look forward to seeing you in my class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
