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Explore Scratch! (Grades 1–4)
Explore Scratch! is a coding program where high school student volunteers guide elementary students through fun, hands-on lessons in computer science using Scratch and introductory HTML.
Students will learn logic, creativity, problem-solving, and basic coding concepts. Each lesson introduces a new programming concept or technique.
Lesson Plan Overview
| Lesson | Activity | New Concepts Taught |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dance Party | Basic sprite movement, Using blocks to control motion |
| 2 | Maze Starter | Arrow key controls, Collision detection, Scoring basics |
| 3 | Hide and Seek | Adding sprites, Timers, and Event responses |
| 4 | Pong Starter | Ball physics, Scoring system, Simple animation |
| 5 | Catch Game | Custom sprite interactions, Increasing difficulty |
| 6 | Pen Flower | Loops, angles, and creating patterns |
| 7 | Stamp Studio | Costume changes, new effects, user interactions |
| 8 | Space Invader | Game customization, Scoring system, Timer |
| 9 | Make your own Story 1 | Interactive storytelling, Adding dialogue ,and backdrops |
| 10 | Make your own Story 2 | Continuing story, Adding music and animations |