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Scratch Coding for Ages 11-13
Scratch Coding for Ages 11-13
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Take Coding to the Next Level with Scratch (Ages 10-13)!
If your child loves technology and enjoys creating games or stories, then this is the perfect course for them! At Logic Builders Academy, we offer an Advanced Scratch Coding Program for kids aged 10-13, which helps them build more complex games and projects using Scratch’s advanced features.
What Your Child Will Learn:
- Advanced Game Development: Learn to build interactive games with multiple levels and complex controls.
- Creative Thinking: Develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills by tackling advanced coding challenges.
- Interactive Projects: Every phase is followed by a milestone project, encouraging hands-on learning.
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Course Outline
Month 1: Intermediate Scratch Programming
Week 1: Refresher on Scratch Basics & Advanced Blocks
- Quick review of basic Scratch blocks and interface
- Exploring advanced motion and looks options
- Activity: Create an animation using multiple scenes and transitions.
Week 2: Deeper Dive into Control and Events
- Understanding complex control blocks (repeat until, broadcast)
- Coordinating actions with broadcast events
- Mini Project: Create an interactive comic strip where scenes change based on user interactions.
Week 3: Introducing Variables and Lists
- Using variables for scorekeeping and tracking data
- Introduction to lists for storing multiple pieces of information
- Activity: Build a quiz game that uses lists to store questions and answers.
Week 4: Advanced Use of Loops and Conditionals
- Nested loops and conditionals for more complex logic
- Creating interactive elements with condition-based responses
- Milestone Project: Develop a reaction-time game where the player must respond to changing colors or signals.
Month 2: Game Design and Project Building
Week 1: Designing an Interactive Game with Sensing Blocks
- Using sensing blocks for player interaction
- Creating responsive game mechanics
- Activity: Create a maze game where the player controls a character and avoids obstacles using the arrow keys.
Week 2: Advanced Game Features (Cloning and Multiple Levels)
- Introduction to cloning for duplicating objects
- Adding levels and complexity to games
- Mini Project: Create a space shooter game where enemies appear as clones and get progressively faster.
Week 3: Debugging and Refining Projects
- Debugging techniques to fix common Scratch issues
- Enhancing user experience with sound effects and animations
- Milestone Project: Complete and polish the space shooter game with sound, scorekeeping, and level progression.
Week 4: Showcasing Projects
- Final touches and practice presentation skills
- Presentation Day: Students showcase their completed games, explaining the game mechanics and code logic.