Introduction to Scratch
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 4 – 5
September 25 – November 27 (8 lessons)
Every Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
*Please note there are no lessons on September 18 (Parent Information Night), November 6 (PD Day), November 20 (Parent/Teacher Interview), and December 4 (JS Concert)
While the Scratch language is fairly easy to use, fun, and addictive, the language is special for two main reasons:
1. Scratch encourages kids to learn then take risks to adapt what they’ve done.
2. While not everyone wants to be a programmer, everyone benefits from projects that teach creative problem solving.
The ability to imagine, create, play, and reflect are critical skills for young kids. At the conclusion of the sessions, students compile their work to create their own game they can publish and share.
The student needs to have his/her Computer (Mac or Window) to Create your scratch account before the first class.
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1 : Introduction to Scratch and its interface / Stage, Sprites, Blocks and Sprit area / Using motion blocks / Introduction to event blocks
Lesson 2 : Building a simple interactive project using events and sounds / Using loops for animation and repeated actions / Use Arrow Keys / Change Size.
Lesson 3 : Introduction to “if” and “if-else” blocks / Implementing basic decision- making in projects.
Lesson 4 : First animated bible story
Lesson 5 : Changing Backdrops / Changing Customs / Hide and show
Lesson 6 : Creating Image Effects / Animation / Make Music / if Statement
Lesson 7 : Sound: Add, Record, and Use Text to Speech Blocks / Using “key pressed” events to control sprite movement.
Lesson 8 : Broadcasts in Scratch / Download music, image, and backdrop / Finishing the second animated bible story
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 4 – 5
September 25 – November 27 (8 lessons)
Every Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
*Please note there are no lessons on September 18 (Parent Information Night), November 6 (PD Day), November 20 (Parent/Teacher Interview), and December 4 (JS Concert)
While the Scratch language is fairly easy to use, fun, and addictive, the language is special for two main reasons:
1. Scratch encourages kids to learn then take risks to adapt what they’ve done.
2. While not everyone wants to be a programmer, everyone benefits from projects that teach creative problem solving.
The ability to imagine, create, play, and reflect are critical skills for young kids. At the conclusion of the sessions, students compile their work to create their own game they can publish and share.
The student needs to have his/her Computer (Mac or Window) to Create your scratch account before the first class.
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1 : Introduction to Scratch and its interface / Stage, Sprites, Blocks and Sprit area / Using motion blocks / Introduction to event blocks
Lesson 2 : Building a simple interactive project using events and sounds / Using loops for animation and repeated actions / Use Arrow Keys / Change Size.
Lesson 3 : Introduction to “if” and “if-else” blocks / Implementing basic decision- making in projects.
Lesson 4 : First animated bible story
Lesson 5 : Changing Backdrops / Changing Customs / Hide and show
Lesson 6 : Creating Image Effects / Animation / Make Music / if Statement
Lesson 7 : Sound: Add, Record, and Use Text to Speech Blocks / Using “key pressed” events to control sprite movement.
Lesson 8 : Broadcasts in Scratch / Download music, image, and backdrop / Finishing the second animated bible story
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 4 – 5
September 25 – November 27 (8 lessons)
Every Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
*Please note there are no lessons on September 18 (Parent Information Night), November 6 (PD Day), November 20 (Parent/Teacher Interview), and December 4 (JS Concert)
While the Scratch language is fairly easy to use, fun, and addictive, the language is special for two main reasons:
1. Scratch encourages kids to learn then take risks to adapt what they’ve done.
2. While not everyone wants to be a programmer, everyone benefits from projects that teach creative problem solving.
The ability to imagine, create, play, and reflect are critical skills for young kids. At the conclusion of the sessions, students compile their work to create their own game they can publish and share.
The student needs to have his/her Computer (Mac or Window) to Create your scratch account before the first class.
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1 : Introduction to Scratch and its interface / Stage, Sprites, Blocks and Sprit area / Using motion blocks / Introduction to event blocks
Lesson 2 : Building a simple interactive project using events and sounds / Using loops for animation and repeated actions / Use Arrow Keys / Change Size.
Lesson 3 : Introduction to “if” and “if-else” blocks / Implementing basic decision- making in projects.
Lesson 4 : First animated bible story
Lesson 5 : Changing Backdrops / Changing Customs / Hide and show
Lesson 6 : Creating Image Effects / Animation / Make Music / if Statement
Lesson 7 : Sound: Add, Record, and Use Text to Speech Blocks / Using “key pressed” events to control sprite movement.
Lesson 8 : Broadcasts in Scratch / Download music, image, and backdrop / Finishing the second animated bible story
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Vivian Ibrahim’s journey began when she graduated from Computer Programming at Seneca College. Mrs. Ibrahim has worked as a free-lance web developer and moved towards teaching Robotics for various organizations. Finally, Mrs. Ibrahim opened her own school (Josiah Learning Centre) to teach students all about coding and robotics, equipping them to be successful professionals.