About the course
This course is designed to expose students who have little to no experience to the world of programming. Students will learn the basics of block coding using Scratch by making fun and interactive projects and games.
This will be a free 3-session (75 minutes each) synchronous online course. Each session will start off with warmups of concepts that will be used in the final project of the class.
Course Overview
Day 1
Concepts learned:
- Sprites
- Backdrops
- Simple movements
- Loops
Project: Chicken in Space
Homework: Add new features to the game (e.g. more planets, backdrops, etc.)
Day 2
Concepts learned:
- Controlling using arrow keys
- Costumes
- Sounds
- Broadcasting
Project: Catch the Star!
Day 3
Concepts learned:
- Variables
- More complex use of loops
Project: Fruit Catch Game