Project Planning for Scratch Coding & Computer Science Game Creation

Project Planning for Scratch Coding & Computer Science Game Creation

This resource aims to bring computer science into the grasp of students in grades 3-8. It is designed for easy integration into an existing curriculum, offering a sequence of lessons that guide students through game development using Scratch, a user-friendly programming language and online community.

• Students are guided step by step in creating two unique games.
• Coding skills are imparted while also teaching about multiple variables, score keeping parameters, multiple sprites (characters), and numerous backgrounds in game creation.
• The hands-on nature of the course ensures active learning, while underlying computational thinking strategies are being built upon.

• The plans can be used as either standalone assignments or group projects within classrooms.
• The flexible nature allows individual teaching methodologies or variance in student aptitude to dictate the course's application.

Merging ProjectPlanning with Critical Thinking:

All lessons integrate planning techniques that build critical thinking skills among students – vital not just for budding coders but essential life skills necessary for all learners today. The PDF format ensures ease of use without additional software requirements - convenient from an educators' perspective and complying with contemporary teaching approaches across computer science subjects at the same time.

Games include multiple variables, score keeping, multiple sprites, multiple backgrounds. Lesson include computational thinking strategies and planning techniques to focus on.