Magic of code with Scratch

Visual programming in Scratch and basic algorithms for creating games and cartoons

AGE

8-10

REQUIRES

PC User

LEVEL

Beginner

DURATION

32 classes

About this course

This course is designed for elementary school students who are expressing interest in the IT sphere. The children will be introduced to Scratch — a visual programming language that will help them develop their logical and creative thinking.

Throughout the course, the students will transform a number of Scratch projects, both individually and cooperatively. The ultimate goal of the course is to teach the students how to create games and cartoons on their own.

TOPICS COVERD

Create your own 2D games
Create your characters
Create your own project from scratch

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Project example

Course results

Knowledge of basic concepts of algorithmics and programming

Course results

Ability to apply variables, loops and conditions

Course results

Ability to create simple physics in games: scrolling, gravity, speed change, repulsion

Course results

Usage of coordinates in 2D Projects

Course results

Basic skills: design, storytelling, work with the built-in sound editor, etc.

More projects in HUB

Nisya Rifan, 9, studies Scratch

Course curriculum

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How’s a regular lesson on the Kodland platform?

First Meeting

The student connects to the platform according to the instructions given, gets acquainted with the teacher and the classmates

Hands-on approach

At each lesson, the student learns a new topic, consolidates his knowledge in practice, and then does his homework

Project creation

Mid-course, the student decides on the topic of his or her own project and begins to working on it

Project presentation

The student publishes his or her project online and presents it at the course graduation