Fun Programming with Scratch

Scratch, Coding; The three most important areas this course covers is sequences, conditional statements, and loops.

What You will Learn

  • Able to navigate and utilize the Scratch interface efficiently.
  • Develop an understanding of basic programming concepts such as loops, events, conditional statements, and variables.
  • Able to create, customize, and animate sprites, demonstrating their ability to control movement, appearance, and interaction between multiple sprites.
  • Develop and design their own interactive stories and games with their Scratch’s block-based coding skills

Description


Welcome to “Fun Programming with Scratch,” a comprehensive and interactive four-week course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of computer programming in an engaging and accessible manner. This course is ideal for beginners of all ages who are interested in stepping into the world of programming. No prior coding experience? No problem! We start from the very basics, making this course perfect for those who are completely new to the subject.

Core Areas Covered:

Sequences: The course starts with two weeks dedicated to understanding sequences. Here, you’ll learn how to perform basic tasks and create simple animations. We’ll focus on the basic blocks in the Scratch interface like motion, looks, sound, and events.

Conditional Statements: In the third week, we’ll up the material by introducing conditional statements. You’ll learn how to add interactivity to your projects by making decisions based on conditions. This week will teach you how to make your Scratch sprites respond dynamically to various situations.

Loops: In the final week, we’ll explore the concept of loops. You’ll understand how to make repetitive tasks simpler and your code more efficient, thus enabling more complex and interactive projects.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only be familiar with key programming concepts but will also have the skills to create your own Scratch projects. The course is hands-on, featuring a mix of theory and practical exercises, capped off with a final assignment that brings all these elements together. So get ready to have some serious fun with programming!

Who this course is for:
Beginners in coding

Requirements

No programming experience required. A laptop or iPad with a keyboard is necessary.


Course Content

  • 4 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 36m total length
  • Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • Welcome to the Scratch Interface
  • Guided Exercise 1
  • Bear Guided Project
  • Week 1 Homework
  • Introduction to Advanced Sequences
  • Flying Guided Exercise
  • Moving Letters Guided Exercise
  • Jump Activity
  • Week 2 Homework
  • Introduction to Conditional Statements
  • Weather Reporter Guided Exercise
  • Guess The Number Guided Exercise
  • Guess The Animal Sound Guided Exercise
  • Week 3 Homework Assignment
  • Introduction to Loops
  • Chasing Game Guided Exercise
  • Maze Guided Exercise
  • Final Project
  • Conclusion



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