$75

for 4 classes

Scratch Starter: Create, Animate and Play

New class

Ages 8-11

Live Group Course

This 4-day Scratch course introduces beginners to coding by creating animations and games. Students learn problem-solving, logic, and creativity through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and project sharing.

Rhode Island Computer Museum

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(4 reviews)

Live video meetings

4x per week, 1 week

1-10 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

4 in-class hours

Projects

1 hour per week. 1-2 per week

Assessment

1 after class completion

Class Experience

In this 4-day interactive course, students will learn how to create animations, games, and interactive projects using Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming language. Each session is one hour long and includes live demonstrations, hands-on coding, fun challenges, and class discussions. On Day 1, students will learn the basics, such as moving sprites. On Day 2, they’ll dive into events, loops, and adding sounds/colors. Day 3 focuses on building a simple game with scores and interactions, and on Day 4, students will create their own final project, adding effects and showcasing their work. The class is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging students to follow along, ask questions, and share their projects with the group. This is the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn coding in a fun, engaging way!

Learning Goals

Identify and use key elements such as the stage, sprites, blocks, and scripts to create projects.

Implement event blocks like “when green flag clicked” or “when sprite clicked” to trigger animations and interactions.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Getting Started

 This beginner-friendly class introduces students to Scratch, a fun and interactive way to learn coding. Students will explore the Scratch interface, understand basic concepts like sprites, blocks, and the stage, and learn how to make a sprite move using simple drag-and-drop coding blocks. By the end of the class, students will have created their first interactive animation, setting the foundation for future projects.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Making Things Happen

 In this class, students will learn how to make their Scratch projects come to life using events, loops, sounds, and colors. They will discover how to start actions with event blocks, make sprites move continuously with loops, and add fun effects like sounds and color changes. By the end of the session, students will create a simple animated scene using these new skills.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Simple Game Basics

 In this class, students will take their Scratch skills to the next level by creating a simple interactive game. They will learn how to make sprites react when clicked or touched, add a score system, and use basic rules to make the game fun and engaging. By the end of the session, students will have built a small game, like catching a moving object.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Create Your Own Project

 In this final class, students will apply everything they’ve learned to create their own mini-game or animation. They will add backgrounds, sounds, and effects to make their projects more exciting. At the end of the session, students will have a chance to showcase and share their work.

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Scratch is a free, user-friendly programming language and online community where students can create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. This tool is designed to enhance students' problem-solving skills, creativity, and logical thinking.

Supply List

Hardware: Students will need two devices for this class. One device (such as a phone) will be used to view the class on Outschool, while the second device, equipped with a keyboard, will be needed for coding activities.

Software: Students will need access to Scratch either through the browser (with an account) or by downloading the free desktop version. Students are encouraged to create a Scratch account at scratch.mit.edu or download the desktop version in advance. Before the first class, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with how to locate and open the program.

Pencil

Paper

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Scratch

Sources

The official Scratch website from MIT is an excellent resource for learning about programming and coding. https://scratch.mit.edu/

Offered by

Rhode Island Computer Museum

Joined April, 2024

5.0

4reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Wesley have extensive experience in 3D design and prototyping, which includes my current role as a 3D Conceptual Designer at 4D Vision LLC since 2018, where I contribute to developing innovative green power technologies through the conceptual design of 3D parts and the creation of animated presentations, acting as a liaison between management and engineering. In 2020, I worked at Creative Unlimited Designs, where I was involved in the conceptual 3D design and 3D printing of prototypes for the Covi-Clip product line.  Additionally, I served as a counselor at Steve & Kate's Camp from 2018 to 2019, overseeing camp activities and ensuring a safe environment, including managing outdoor events and supervising an animation room. My foundational experience in 3D design and printer engineering was gained at Mass Ideas Creation, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, where I handled the conceptual design of 3D parts, created animated presentations, and maintained 3D printing equipment for prototyping.