Block Coding with Scratch
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About Scratch
Developed by MIT’s Media Lab, Scratch is an educational gateway into coding, with a focus on beginners and children. Its drag-and-drop interface, powered by visual coding blocks, enables users to create interactive games, stories, and animations, making coding accessible to all.
Scratch’s true magic lies in fostering creativity. It provides a canvas for learners to turn imaginative ideas into digital creations. Beyond coding, it’s a platform for storytelling, logical thinking, and interactive art.
Scratch has a vibrant online community where coders showcase projects, share insights, and collaborate, enhancing the learning journey. It’s not just about coding skills; it’s a hub for social interaction and community building.
As a foundation for advanced languages like Python or Java, Scratch simplifies concepts like loops, variables, and conditionals. It’s a powerful tool integrated into school curriculums worldwide, enhancing subjects with interactivity and transforming the learning experience.
Description
Embark on a coding adventure tailored for young learners as they take their initial steps into the captivating realm of programming through our Scratch course. This introductory program serves as the perfect launchpad for coding beginners.
Within this course, aspiring coders will delve into the art of creating engaging games, immersive stories, and dynamic animations, all within the user-friendly world of block coding. The unique language of blocks streamlines the coding process, enabling learners to construct interactive digital experiences effortlessly.
A noteworthy aspect of this course is its emphasis on enhancing logical thinking abilities. Prior to delving into text-based coding intricacies, students will have the opportunity to sharpen their logical reasoning skills. This essential groundwork ensures that when they eventually transition to more advanced programming languages, they approach coding challenges with confidence and creativity. If your goal is to provide young learners with a strong coding foundation and nurture their logical prowess, our Scratch course serves as the ideal starting point for their coding journey.
What you will learn
- Gain a strong grasp of essential block coding principles, including Motion, Visual, and Sound blocks.
- Utilize Scratch's user-friendly interface to craft interactive games of your own.
- Build a solid base in core programming concepts.
- Ready yourself for a seamless transition to practical programming languages like Python.
Requirements
- Ages 5-12
- Complete beginners in programming
- Interested to learn STEM skills
- Interested in moving into real-world programming languages in the future.
Subjects
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus (AB & BC)
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Comparative Government & Politics
- Computer Science A
- Computer Science Principles
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- Environmental Science
- European History
- French Language and Culture
- German Language and Culture
- Human Geography
- International English Language
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language and Culture
- Latin
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics 1: Algebra-based
- Physics 2: Algebra-based
- Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Psychology
- Spanish Language and Culture
- Spanish Literature and Culture
- Statistics
- Studio Art (2-D, 3-D, & Drawing)
- U.S. Government & Politics
- U.S. History
- World History: Modern
Student FAQs About Block Coding with Scratch
Block coding simplifies programming using visual blocks to represent code components, making it more user-friendly than traditional text-based coding. Scratch harnesses this approach to streamline coding tasks.
Scratch is designed for coding newcomers, particularly children aged 8 to 16. However, its accessibility makes it an excellent choice for individuals of all ages starting their coding journey.
Scratch provides an accessible introduction to fundamental programming concepts. It introduces learners to concepts like loops, variables, conditionals, and event handling in a beginner-friendly environment.
Scratch’s versatility extends beyond game development. It’s used for educational content creation, interactive animations, and basic simulations, offering a range of creative possibilities.
While primarily for beginners, Scratch allows users to explore advanced subjects to some extent. This flexibility enables the investigation of topics like data manipulation and complex logical sequences.
Scratch nurtures logical reasoning and computational thinking by requiring users to logically arrange coding blocks for functional code. This approach not only teaches coding but also deepens understanding of logical processes.
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1Request a tutor
Let us know your goals and age range. We'll figure out a plan to help get you there.
2Match with a tutor
We'll recommend you a tutor based on your needs and goals, or you can request a specific tutor.
3Start a free trial
Experience a free trial lesson with your new tutor and see if your learning style matches.
4Keep it up!
If everything went well, sign up to keep going! You can choose the pacing of the lessons
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