Coding and Creative Projects

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This module introduces students to fundamental coding concepts using Scratch. Through engaging lessons, learners explore sequencing with traffic light simulations, create interactive games, design digital characters, and develop animations. Activities foster creativity and problem-solving, covering sprite manipulation, game mechanics, and project brainstorming, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to programming principles.

Traffic Light Sequence	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Frog Frenzy	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Create a character	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Banana Stamp	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Virtual Pet	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Fish Tank Clicker	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
GIFtastic	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Brainstorming Blast			Advanced

This module introduces students to fundamental coding concepts using Scratch. Through engaging lessons, learners explore sequencing with traffic light simulations, create interactive games, design digital characters, and develop animations. Activities foster creativity and problem-solving, covering sprite manipulation, game mechanics, and project brainstorming, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to programming principles.

Traffic Light Sequence	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Frog Frenzy	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Create a character	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Banana Stamp	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Virtual Pet	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Fish Tank Clicker	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
GIFtastic	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Brainstorming Blast			Advanced

Curriculum Mapping

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NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.3.1

Living things

S2.3.1 S2.3.2 S2.3.3

Materials

S3.3.1 S3.3.2

Energy and forces

S4.3.1 S4.3.2 S4.3.3

Technology

S5.3.1 S5.3.2

Engineering

S6.3.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Master the basics of Scratch, including creating new projects, uploading sprites, and using code blocks.
Understand and apply the concept of sequencing in coding, demonstrated through the creation of a traffic light sequence.
Develop skills in creating interactive games, such as 'Frog Frenzy', and digital art, including character creation and banana stamping.
Gain proficiency in advanced Scratch features, including animation of GIFs, creation of virtual pets, and development of an interactive fish tank.
Enhance creativity, teamwork, and project management skills through brainstorming and execution of a group Scratch project.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a traffic light sequence in Scratch, demonstrating understanding of sequencing and sprite manipulation.
Create a simple interactive game in Scratch, incorporating elements of random positioning, scoring, and visual effects.
Utilise Scratch tools to create and modify a digital character, demonstrating proficiency in colour manipulation, reshaping, and adding shapes.
Construct a banana stamp in Scratch, demonstrating control of the stamp with the mouse, and ability to change its colour, appearance, and clear the canvas.
Create a virtual pet in Scratch, demonstrating skills in sprite manipulation, size and colour alteration, and coding for movement and sound.
Develop an interactive fish tank in Scratch, demonstrating understanding of mouse-following sprites, clone creation, and randomised clone attributes.
Create GIF animations in Scratch, demonstrating proficiency in GIF uploading, animation coding, and exploration of effects and sound.
Brainstorm and initiate a simple Scratch project in a group setting, demonstrating creativity, teamwork, and application of Scratch skills learnt.

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