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Textbook for Upper Elementary / Middle school/ Highschool

Contributed by Tannis Calder, March 31, 2011
Looking for teachers willing to test out my textbook with their students - I am willing to send a copy those who are interested
  • Original Author: Tannis Calder
  • Education Level: Preschool and Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and University, Professional Development, Other
  • Content Types: Textbook
  • Curricular Areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Education, Technology, Visual Arts, Other
  • Keywords: beginner, overview, introduction, book, getting started

After looking around for a suitable text book to help teach kids about scratch and not finding what I was looking for, I decided to create one myself. The text is bright and colourful and teaches not only how to program with scratch, but also introduces computer terminology and the history of computers to students. It is perfect for Upper Elementary, but I have also used it to introduce programming to my Grade 11 Computer Programming students. They love the instant gratification that programming with Scratch gives them. If you are interested in purchasing a copy (the black and white copy sells for less than $20) you can buy them at www.lulu.com/tannis , or send me a message and I will email you a pdf for free if you promise to give me a little feedback. *** March 2011 update*** Thankyou for your suggestions, I am no no longer offering free PDF copies. The text is now available to purchase.

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Comments
Tannis Calder
Member
September 26, 2010

Please leave your email in your message so I am able to contact you directly.

Lily Lim
Member
September 29, 2010

Hi Tannis, 

I'm new to Scratch.  Am hoping to use it for our holiday classes.  Would love a pdf copy of your book for review and provide feedback.

Thanks!

Lily

kaesac_lc@yahoo.com

Jacqueline Tinker
Member
September 27, 2010

I am trying to get Scratch in our science and technology curriculum. I would love to preview your textbook and give you feedback.

 

jacqueline.tinker@yahoo.com

I teach k-5 gifted and talented students in Texas

Tom Kowalczyk
Member
September 27, 2010

Dear Tannis,

 

Please e-mail me a PDF of your book. We will use it in an upcoming initiative in Newport, R.I. and give you feedback.

Thanks,

tomkmit@cox.net

Ai Boon Tan
Member
September 27, 2010

Dear Tannis,

Hi. I am interested in reviewing your book. I teach a small class of 10-11 year-olds and we have just closed for the year so that the children can prepare for their final school exams.  We will start Scratch classes again next year. Thank you.

Best regards,

Ai Boon

Helen Remington
Member
September 26, 2010

Hi Tannis,

I would love a pdf of your scratch book for review! I teach elementary (K-8) Computer and have a student club for Scratch. hremington@stjoanhershey.org

Thanks so much!