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A quick, engaging one-hour Scratch coding project for Grades 4–8. Includes teacher guide, slide deck, pacing, standards, and exit ticket. Perfect for Hour of Code!
Bring coding to life in just 60 minutes with this fun and beginner-friendly One-Hour Coding Project: Winter Maze Challenge! Perfect for Hour of Code, STEM days, computer science rotations, or a simple, no-prep introduction to Scratch for Grades 4–8.
Students learn essential coding concepts while building a Winter Maze game where a character navigates obstacles, detects walls, and reaches a goal. The step-by-step student slide deck keeps the project moving quickly, while the included Teacher
Guide makes implementation stress-free — even for teachers brand new to Scratch!
This one-hour lesson is structured, engaging, and classroom-ready.
❄️ WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
✔ Basic Scratch programming
✔ Movement blocks (x/y motion)
✔ Collision detection
✔ Conditionals (if/then)
✔ Game logic and problem-solving
✔ Debugging and testing
Students leave with a fully working maze game they coded themselves!
🧰 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Editable Google Slides for project launch
— Includes student step-by-step instructions
— Clear visuals + pacing to guide a full class period
✔ One-Hour Coding Project Teacher Guide (PDF)
— Full teacher step-by-step instructions
— Troubleshooting tips
— Suggested timing for each section
✔ Teacher Overview Page
— Learning intentions
— Success criteria
— Pacing guide
— Differentiation options
— Standards alignment
— Rubric included
✔ Exit Ticket + Reflection Page
— Quick check for understanding
— Optional extension questions
⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS PROJECT
- No Scratch experience needed — for students OR teachers
- Done in one class period
- Works for laptops, Chromebooks, and desktops
- Highly engaging for Grades 4–8
- Perfect for early finishers, subs, or computer science rotations
- Aligned to CSTA, ISTE, and CTE Digital Technology standards
📅 PROJECT LENGTH
One class period (45–60 minutes)
Optional extension ideas included if you want to make it a 2-day mini project.
🎯 STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Aligned to:
✔ CSTA Computer Science Standards
✔ ISTE Student Standards
✔ CTE Digital Technology Pathway Skills
✔ CCSS Mathematical Practice (logic, problem-solving)
A full alignment page is included.
🙌 PERFECT FOR:
- Hour of Code
- STEM or CTE classes
- Computer Science rotations
- Coding clubs
- Sub plans
- After-school programs
- Holiday or winter-themed lessons
👉 Pairs perfectly with my Information Technology Careers Unit—add it to your toolkit for weeks of engaging, ready-to-teach instruction.
💬 Stay Connected!
Follow my Facebook page @Toolbox4Teachers to get updates on newly listed items, classroom freebies, and exclusive CTE teaching resources as soon as they’re released!
One-Hour Coding Project | Winter Maze Challenge in Scratch (Grades 4–8)
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What others say
Description
A quick, engaging one-hour Scratch coding project for Grades 4–8. Includes teacher guide, slide deck, pacing, standards, and exit ticket. Perfect for Hour of Code!
Bring coding to life in just 60 minutes with this fun and beginner-friendly One-Hour Coding Project: Winter Maze Challenge! Perfect for Hour of Code, STEM days, computer science rotations, or a simple, no-prep introduction to Scratch for Grades 4–8.
Students learn essential coding concepts while building a Winter Maze game where a character navigates obstacles, detects walls, and reaches a goal. The step-by-step student slide deck keeps the project moving quickly, while the included Teacher
Guide makes implementation stress-free — even for teachers brand new to Scratch!
This one-hour lesson is structured, engaging, and classroom-ready.
❄️ WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
✔ Basic Scratch programming
✔ Movement blocks (x/y motion)
✔ Collision detection
✔ Conditionals (if/then)
✔ Game logic and problem-solving
✔ Debugging and testing
Students leave with a fully working maze game they coded themselves!
🧰 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Editable Google Slides for project launch
— Includes student step-by-step instructions
— Clear visuals + pacing to guide a full class period
✔ One-Hour Coding Project Teacher Guide (PDF)
— Full teacher step-by-step instructions
— Troubleshooting tips
— Suggested timing for each section
✔ Teacher Overview Page
— Learning intentions
— Success criteria
— Pacing guide
— Differentiation options
— Standards alignment
— Rubric included
✔ Exit Ticket + Reflection Page
— Quick check for understanding
— Optional extension questions
⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS PROJECT
- No Scratch experience needed — for students OR teachers
- Done in one class period
- Works for laptops, Chromebooks, and desktops
- Highly engaging for Grades 4–8
- Perfect for early finishers, subs, or computer science rotations
- Aligned to CSTA, ISTE, and CTE Digital Technology standards
📅 PROJECT LENGTH
One class period (45–60 minutes)
Optional extension ideas included if you want to make it a 2-day mini project.
🎯 STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Aligned to:
✔ CSTA Computer Science Standards
✔ ISTE Student Standards
✔ CTE Digital Technology Pathway Skills
✔ CCSS Mathematical Practice (logic, problem-solving)
A full alignment page is included.
🙌 PERFECT FOR:
- Hour of Code
- STEM or CTE classes
- Computer Science rotations
- Coding clubs
- Sub plans
- After-school programs
- Holiday or winter-themed lessons
👉 Pairs perfectly with my Information Technology Careers Unit—add it to your toolkit for weeks of engaging, ready-to-teach instruction.
💬 Stay Connected!
Follow my Facebook page @Toolbox4Teachers to get updates on newly listed items, classroom freebies, and exclusive CTE teaching resources as soon as they’re released!
