Scratch Programming for Beginners - Let's Make a Thanksgiving Card!
In this 1-hour class, we will learn about Scratch and make expressive Thanksgiving animations using characters, backgrounds, speech bubbles, and simple movement.
Joan Mendelson
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(14)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will begin with an overview of the Scratch interface, followed by an interactive demo and mini-lesson on sprites, backgrounds, and code blocks. We will then work together as each student creates their own Thanksgiving card. They will add artwork and coding, and we will discuss code blocks needed to create talk bubbles and simple movement as we code. Talk bubbles will include thanksgiving messages to family members, pets, and/or friends. This class is geared toward students who are new or beginners with Scratch.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the Scratch interface, sprites (characters and objects), backgrounds, and basic code blocks, as well as logical thinking and debugging techniques. Students will use their creativity to make an animated Thanksgiving card.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will need a Scratch account for this class. If you don't already have a Scratch account, please create one prior to the start of this class. Scratch accounts can be created on the Scratch website listed in the Materials section.
Joined October, 2021
5.0
14reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Joan Mendelson. I teach Computer Science (CS) to Kg - 8th graders in a brick and mortar school. I also teach with Outschool!
In my classes, students use CS and their creativity to make animations, stories and games. I love creating with Scratch and other CS tools, because it’s like putting together pieces of a puzzle to make something special. My approach to teaching is to spark this joy in students, by making coding skills engaging and accessible. My classes bring together critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and collaboration. They empower students with confidence and skills to express themselves, help others, and continue learning.
I enjoy teaching beginners and experienced students alike. Students can progress at their own pace while sharing the experience with their classmates. There are so many things we can create with animation tools! My classes and animation clubs focus on various projects, including story telling, documenting events in kids’ lives, animated cards and letters, prototypes, and of course game creation. Whether I’m teaching a large class or a small group, I love to encourage student voice while developing technical skills. I hope you’ll join me! What should we create next?
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy bike riding, cooking, dancing, working on creative projects, and spending time with family and friends. What inspires you? Let’s use our passions to create something awesome!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-4 learners per class
