Please note this is a Self-Paced Class with 8 lessons. Teacher will be available to respond to questions or issues during the 8 weeks.   This Self-Paced Class provides students the opportunity to work on a new project anytime and at their pace. 

Students should be able to read commands and follow along with video.  Lessons are aimed for students with some coding experience.  Student new to coding may need adult support.  

Students will learn the basics of programming, problem solving and critical thinking skills through coding. 

Students will learn and work the following commands in a series of classes:  
- use different event blocks to start your program  
- code one or more sprites
- change the look and size of a sprite
- use one or more backdrops
- create/modify you sprites and backdrop
- add speech to sprites
- add sounds to your project
- use repeat/forever/if - then controls
- hide and show sprites
- use simple variables 
- use operators 
- pen tool to draw 

What to expect weekly: 
- Code project as you follow along with video
- Pause, rewind, and review video as needed
- Communicate with teacher using Outschool message board with questions 
- Share project link if you need teacher to review an error
- Optional challenge provided at the end