This module guides students through creating interactive games and animations using Scratch, a visual programming language. Teachers should prepare to guide students through each project, encouraging experimentation with code. Some lessons require specific resources, such as uploading images, and are not suitable for tablets or iPads. The module covers a range of programming concepts, including controlling movements, creating clones, detecting collisions, and using variables.
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Banana Jump Quiz Challenge Beginner
Penalty Shootout Quiz Challenge Beginner
Racing Car Quiz Challenge Beginner
Music Video Quiz Challenge Intermediate
Red v Green v Blue Quiz Challenge Intermediate
Space Shooter Quiz Challenge Advanced
Make a Clock Quiz Challenge Advanced

Banana Jump Quiz Challenge Beginner

Penalty Shootout Quiz Challenge Beginner

Racing Car Quiz Challenge Beginner

Music Video Quiz Challenge Intermediate

Red v Green v Blue Quiz Challenge Intermediate

Space Shooter Quiz Challenge Advanced

Make a Clock Quiz Challenge Advanced

Curriculum Mapping

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Curriculum Area
Outcomes
Nature of STEM
S1.4.1
Living things
S2.4.1 S2.4.2 S2.4.3
Materials
S3.4.1 S3.4.2 S3.4.3
Energy and forces
S4.4.1 S4.4.2 S4.4.3
Technology
S5.4.1 S5.4.2 S5.4.3
Engineering
S6.4.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Master the use of Scratch, a visual programming language, to create interactive games and animations.
  2. Develop skills in controlling character movements, creating clones, and detecting collisions within a digital environment.
  3. Understand and apply the concept of variables to track game scores and lives in a game scenario.
  4. Learn to incorporate randomness in game elements to enhance unpredictability and engagement.
  5. Gain proficiency in using keyboard and mouse inputs to control game characters and elements.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an interactive game using Scratch, incorporating character movements, clone creation, and collision detection.
  2. Design and implement a penalty shootout game, focusing on scoring mechanics.
  3. Program keyboard arrow keys to control a car in a racing game, including creating custom racing tracks.
  4. Create a music video in Scratch, integrating music and animation elements.
  5. Develop a colour battle game using multiple sprite costumes and randomness.
  6. Design a space shooter game, utilising mouse controls, sprite cloning, and variable tracking for score and lives.
  7. Program a functional digital clock, accurately representing hours, minutes, and seconds.
  8. Participate in build battles, demonstrating coding proficiency through various challenges.

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
Chromebook/Laptop/PC
iPad/Tablet
iPad/Tablet

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