Scratch Programming
Overview
Open Source software 'Scratch' offers an introduction to the concepts of logical thinking and computer programming. Students use blocks of pre-made code to create sequences of instructions including conditionals, variables and loops.
In this unit students will learn the basics like:
- How to use Scratch
- How to create sprites
- How to make sprites move and follow other sprites and the mouse
- How to add sounds to a project
- How to create a simple score keeping game
- How to add sounds to a project
- How to create a simple score keeping game
Students will then use these skills to create games that teach others about cyber safety or Te Reo Maori.
Reviews
"... the topic was quite easy for me."
- - Alison Koch
"This topic was my first assessment, I was lucky my brain was 'Fresh' enough to think, creativity is key in making a cool game, as well as functionality... Overall it's a cool program to use."
- - Giovana Gaugau
"[Scratch] Was a very fun way to start tech and I enjoyed making the games as it was pretty straight forward."
- - Shelby Rupa-Hayward
Extra
Some examples of a student-made game:
Made by Carmelite Tipi
Made by Shelby Rupa-Hayward