Looking for a fun and engaging project for your students who have finished learning the basics of Scratch? Look no further! In this Space Game, players control a rocket ship and must use their laser to shoot stars while avoiding obstacles, earning points along the way. This resource is an excellent way to keep students engaged and inspired while they develop important skills in a fun and interactive way.

Click Here To See A Demo Video Of The Game

This game reinforces concepts such as:

⭐ Variables

⭐ Sound effects

⭐ Animations

⭐ Sensing blocks

⭐ Generating random numbers

⭐ Broadcast

⭐ Conditional statements

⭐ Loops

⭐ Cloning

What is included?

• Once you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a PDF file that has 4 links:
  • Thorough Google Slides with instructions for students to use while completing this game
  • Comprehensive youtube tutorial video that includes step-by-step instructions on how to complete the game for teachers to watch prior to teaching students
  • Detailed lesson plan which includes a link to a rubric that you can use to mark the students projects
  • Link to the Scratch Code

How long will it take to complete this lesson?

• This lesson could be taught in 2 or 3 lessons depending on age. Prior to teaching, a basic familiarity with Scratch is encouraged but not required.

What age is this lesson plan suitable for?

• This space game is suitable for students from 6 to 12 years old, depending on their experience with Scratch and coding concepts. It is ideal for students in elementary and middle school who are learning or expanding their knowledge of computer programming.

How should I use this resource?

• This game can be taught in classrooms or online and can be teacher-led or student-led - providing the flexibility to cater to different environments and learning styles.
• I recommend that you first watch the video tutorial before class to get an in-depth understanding of the code.
• If you decide to guide your class through this game, once class begins, demonstrate the game to students, and provide them with the link to the Google Slides. Give students time to complete each step. After each step, take it up with the class (you could ask for student volunteers to help) and repeat this process until everyone finishes.
• If you decide to let students tackle this activity on their own time, simply provide them with the google slides and instruct them to complete it independently.

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Terms of Use:

• Created by Katrin Sukovati, Copyright © CodingWithKat
• All rights reserved. Purchase of this unit entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the publisher.
• Copying any part of this product and placing it on the Internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These items can be picked up in a google search and then shared worldwide for free.
• If you have any questions about licensing, please contact me at codingwithkat@gmail.com