Exploring Coding

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This module introduces students to the fundamentals of coding through engaging Scratch projects. It covers creating interactive games, animations, and stories by using sound blocks, sprite manipulation, mouse movement, and keyboard controls. Students will develop creativity and problem-solving skills while exploring basic programming concepts in a fun, hands-on environment.

Animal Sounds	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Crabby Cursor Chaser	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Rainbow Paintbrush	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Shark Tank	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Balloon Pop Game	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Story Adventures	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Dino food game	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Brainstorming Blast			Advanced

This module introduces students to the fundamentals of coding through engaging Scratch projects. It covers creating interactive games, animations, and stories by using sound blocks, sprite manipulation, mouse movement, and keyboard controls. Students will develop creativity and problem-solving skills while exploring basic programming concepts in a fun, hands-on environment.

Animal Sounds	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Crabby Cursor Chaser	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Rainbow Paintbrush	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Shark Tank	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Balloon Pop Game	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Story Adventures	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Dino food game	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Brainstorming Blast			Advanced

Curriculum Mapping

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NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.2.1

Living things

S2.2.1 S2.2.2

Materials

S3.2.1 S3.2.2

Energy and forces

S4.2.1 S4.2.2 S4.2.3

Technology

S5.2.1 S5.2.2

Engineering

S6.2.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Master the use of Scratch's sound blocks to animate sprites with unique sounds.
Develop skills in creating simple games using Scratch, including sprite animation and mouse cursor interaction.
Understand and apply Scratch's pen blocks, colour changing, and mouse movement features to create a drawing tool.
Learn to control sprite movement using keyboard keys, detect sprite collisions, and manipulate sprite visibility in Scratch.
Gain proficiency in creating and manipulating clones of a sprite, making them appear at random positions, and incorporating sound effects in Scratch.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a Scratch project with animal sprites that produce unique sounds when clicked.
Create a game in Scratch where a sprite follows the mouse cursor.
Design a rainbow paintbrush in Scratch using pen blocks, colour changing, and mouse movement features.
Build a game in Scratch where a shark sprite catches fish sprites, using keyboard controls and sprite collision detection.
Construct an interactive 'Balloon Pop' game in Scratch, utilising sprite clones, random positioning, and click-triggered sound effects.
Create a simple story in Scratch, incorporating backdrop changes, character dialogue, and teleportation.
Develop a simple game in Scratch, manipulating characters, controlling movement with keyboard keys, and enabling character interaction.
Brainstorm, receive feedback, and initiate a group project in Scratch, fostering creativity and teamwork.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.

Chromebook/Laptop/PC

iPad/Tablet