Students learn basic Scratch programming by designing an avatar that represents them in 3 positive ways & completes a simple action. Taps into students' creativity while introducing programming!
Students are responding that they like spending class time creating games with Scratch. This post includes slides for 2 games we're making in class using Scratch.
A webinar hosted by members of the ScratchEd Team discussing strategies for introducing students to Scratch guided by activities from the Scratch curriculum guide.
Audio and Video, Presentation, Website, Other
College and University, Professional Development, Other
Contributed by Peter Kirschmann, September 16, 2011
Several times this summer, Learning Technologies teachers have explored making a "Scratch Book" or "Scratch Glossary" as part of the ever popular Design a Computer Game class.
Activity, Curriculum, Lesson Plan, Website
Preschool and Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and University, Professional Development, Other
Computer Science, Engineering, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Education, Technology, Visual Arts, Other