Beginner Scratch
The perfect introduction to computer science!
Scratch is a block-based language (no typing) primarily for beginners.
This workshop introduces students to the world of coding by keeping things interactive, visual, and fun while providing a few small challenges!
Target age range: 6+
Prerequisites: None
Continuation: Advanced Scratch or Music x Scratch
Concepts Covered:
o Game design & animations
o Making and drawing sprites
o Sprite actions (movement, sound, appearances, cloning)
o Interactions between sprites
o Working with backgrounds, visuals, etc.
o Loops
o Conditional statements (if-statements)
o Variables
o Timers
o Math and logic operators (<, >, ==, and, or)
o Parts of the computer
Projects You’ll Make:
o An interactive cat
o An ocean simulator with sea creatures
o Pong game
o Advertisement, short video, and/or animations
o Hoppy Cat game
o A Pokémon game