Ages 9-12
6 Weeks
Difficulty: Beginner ⭐○○○
Intro to Coding with Scratch
Start your coding journey with Scratch! Build 4-5 fun games while learning the fundamentals of programming in a visual, beginner-friendly way.
Overview
Start your coding journey with Scratch! Build 4-5 fun games while learning the fundamentals of programming in a visual, beginner-friendly way.
What You'll Build
- Build 4-5 simple games
- Understand coding fundamentals
- Learn sequences, events, and variables
- Feel confident with coding concepts
What You'll Learn
Visual programming with Scratch
No prior experience needed
Fun, game-based learning
Small class sizes
Hands-on projects
Curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to Coding
- •What is coding?
- •First sprite movement
- •Basic blocks
Week 2
Catch the Apple
- •Simple falling game
- •Event handling
- •Basic collision
Week 3
Maze Escape
- •Maze navigation
- •Collision detection
- •Game mechanics
Week 4
Story Scene
- •Dialogue systems
- •Backgrounds
- •Narrative design
Week 5
Quiz Game
- •Variables
- •Scoring systems
- •Conditional logic
Week 6
Student Choice Project
- •Project planning
- •Creative problem solving
- •Final presentation
Note: Detailed curriculum content will be available soon. This is a placeholder overview of the topics covered.
What's Next?
Continue your learning journey with the next course in this path:
Python Foundations: From Blocks to Code
Bridge from Scratch to Python by building games. Learn both visual and text coding!
8 WeeksDifficulty: ⭐⭐○○
Course Details
Schedule
Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location
Middlesex County, NJ
Class Size
8-12 students
Session Length
90 minutes/week
Requirements
- Laptop or tablet
- Internet connection
- No prior coding experience needed
Difficulty Level
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Beginner