Scratch Stars: Beginner Coding for Aspiring Programmers
Join 'Scratch Stars' to dive into coding! Learn to create games, animations, and stories with Scratch's easy-to-use interface. Perfect for young aspiring programmers ready to bring their ideas to life!
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursGrading
Students will receive a final grade out of 10 based on their final project, which will include all of the skills attained during the class.Class Experience
Ages: 7-12 Class Description: Welcome to "Scratch Stars," where young learners transform into coding wizards! In this engaging four-week course, students will discover the excitement of bringing their ideas to life through Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming platform. By creating their own games, animations, and interactive stories, students will learn key concepts of coding in a fun, supportive environment. Class Details: Duration: 4 weeks Frequency: Twice a week Session Length: 55 minutes per session Total Sessions: 8
Learning Goals
For each student to be exposed to the Scratch platform, be able to navigate it comfortably, understand how the blocks system of programming works and program a fully functional animation or visual program using scratch.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started With Scratch
Overview of Scratch interface
Creating a Scratch account
Introduction to basic programming concepts: sequences and simple commands 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Creating Simple Scripts
Learn to move and control characters (sprites)
Introduction to loops and events
First mini-project: Create a simple animation 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Adding Interactivity
Introduction to event blocks and interactive programming
Creating scripts that respond to user inputs
Mini-project: Interactive greeting card 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Variables and Game Mechanics
Introduction to variables and their uses
Building simple counters and timers
Mini-project: Score-keeping in games 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
computer w internet access
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $200 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-12 learners per class
