Adventures in Digital Creation

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This module introduces young learners to the fundamentals of coding through engaging, interactive lessons using Scratch Jr. Students explore concepts like character movement, sequences, loops, and cause and effect while creating projects such as dance routines, races, and mazes. It fosters creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Move and Groove: The Dance Party Begins!	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Dribble and Dunk: Basketball Fun with Scratch Jr.	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Ready, Set, Go! The Great Frog vs. Pig Race	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Talk It Out: Programming a Fun Conversation	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Maze Master: Help Your Character Escape!	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

This module introduces young learners to the fundamentals of coding through engaging, interactive lessons using Scratch Jr. Students explore concepts like character movement, sequences, loops, and cause and effect while creating projects such as dance routines, races, and mazes. It fosters creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Move and Groove: The Dance Party Begins!	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Dribble and Dunk: Basketball Fun with Scratch Jr.	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Ready, Set, Go! The Great Frog vs. Pig Race	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Talk It Out: Programming a Fun Conversation	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Maze Master: Help Your Character Escape!	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

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 basics of Scratch Junior, including project creation, interface exploration, and the use of basic motion blocks.
Develop skills in changing backgrounds and creating unique character routines within Scratch Junior.
Learn to add and control multiple characters within a project, including synchronising their movements.
Gain proficiency in controlling the size and movement of objects across different backgrounds.
Understand and apply advanced programming concepts such as controlling character speed, sequencing commands, and looping actions.

Learning Outcomes

Manipulate basic motion blocks to move characters in Scratch Junior.
Create and modify backgrounds, and choreograph a dance routine for characters in Scratch Junior.
Add a second character in Scratch Junior and coordinate their movements.
Programme a car to drive across a city background and adjust its size in Scratch Junior.
Control character speed, sequence commands, and create a race with different sprites in Scratch Junior.
Programme a spaceman character to float in space using repeat actions in Scratch Junior.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

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

iPad/Tablet