Scratching Into Deeper Knowledge! (Level 2)
A Continuation of SCRATCHing The Surface with a focus on video games!
Elin Buchanan
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(859)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedClass Experience
In this interactive and hands-on Level 2 class we will code four new video games!
In the first session, we will review the basics of coding (i.e. terminology and navigation of Scratch). This session will add to the skills we learned in Scratching the Surface of Coding.
In the following sessions, students will learn how to:
-Code their arrow keys for simpler video game play! Alternatively, students can code WASD as many of their favorite computer-based games use WASD as navigation controls.
-Create a Jumping Video Game building on the drawing skills we learned in Scratching the Surface of Coding! Do you love Crossy Road?! Than this class is for you!
-Expand their knowledge of variables as we code both scores and timers in this level!
This game is ALL about creating fun games to play. Students will gain the confidence in coding to create countless other video games on Scratch. Most importantly we will have fun learning something new and challenging our brains!
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Coding is an important subject for your students to learn for many reasons including:
-Coding helps us understand technology! Technology is an integral part of our daily lives! Learning to code helps your students understand why and how the technology works.
-Coding encourages creativity! Through coding, children learn through mistakes, and creativity is encouraged!
-Coding develops math skills! Coding is abstract and lets students apply math to real-life situations. Coding makes math fun!
-Coding helps students plan and organize thoughts! This will help their academic writing also!
-Coding encourages students to be problem solvers! In coding, there is not always ONE WAY to do something! Coding allows students to find a solution to their mistakes, and improve upon what they have already done!Learning Goals
By the end of the four sessions, students will have coded 4 interactive video games!
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must have completed my Scratching the Surface of Coding course or received my approval to skip to Level 2. This course builds on the skills we learned in the first level.
Supply List
Students will need a FREE Log in to the website: https://scratch.mit.edu/ Please have this set up before the first class, so that we can begin going over the controls. I will also post a few ZOOM FAQ, as we will be utilizing certain functions of Zoom to share projects.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will need access to a free account at scratch.mit.edu
Joined April, 2018
4.9
859reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a home school mother of two young coders and have taught over 400 classes and countless students on Outschool how to code using Scratch!Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 188 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
