Scratch Introductory Tasks

Grade Level

Grade 7

Duration

2-3 Lessons

In this lesson...

A hands-on opportunity to learn the basic workings of the Scratch UI for coding. Working through these tasks is intended to familiarise the user with various aspects of coding within Scratch. There are multiple tasks which will provide insight into how Scratch coding syntax work.

Developed by:

Sue Mylde

Essential Questions

Learning Outcomes

Based on the Alberta Education ICT Program of Studies

C1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.

3.3 access and operate multimedia applications and technologies from stand-alone and online sources

3.5 analyze and synthesize information to create a product

C6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.

3.1 articulate clearly a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem

3.2 identify the appropriate materials and tools to use in order to accomplish a plan of action

3.3 evaluate choices and the progress in problem solving, then redefine the plan of action as appropriate

3.4 pose and test solutions to problems by using computer applications, such as computer-assisted design or simulation/modelling software

Alberta Education Student Competencies Overview
Collaboration, Communication, Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Managing Information
Positive attitude to problems (perseverance)
Positive risk-taking

Competencies

Noteworthy

This unit plan uses learning outcomes from the Alberta Education ICT Program of Studies to guide student learning.

Assessment

Alberta Education Student Competencies Overview
Collaboration, Communication, Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Managing Information
Positive attitude to problems (perseverance)
Positive risk-taking