Course Overview
Scratch is the perfect introduction to programming for young learners. Developed by MIT, Scratch uses a visual drag-and-drop interface that lets students focus on creative thinking and problem-solving without worrying about syntax errors. Students will build exciting projects while learning core programming concepts.
What You'll Learn
Getting Started with Scratch
- Introduction to the Scratch interface
- Understanding sprites, stages, and costumes
- Drag-and-drop block coding
- Running and testing your first project
Animations & Stories
- Creating character animations
- Building interactive stories
- Adding sounds and music
- Scene changes and backdrops
- Broadcasting messages between sprites
Game Development
- Designing simple arcade games
- Collision detection
- Score and lives systems
- Levels and difficulty progression
- Publishing and sharing games
Logic & Programming Concepts
- Loops and repetition
- Conditional statements (if/else)
- Variables and data storage
- Event handling
- User input and interactivity