Transform your Digital Technologies unit into an engaging, hands-on adventure with this complete Scratch Video Game Project! Designed for Years 4–8, this resource takes students through the full creative process of remixing a Scratch game - from planning and building to refining and presenting.

Aligned with the Digital Technologies Curriculum, students develop computational thinking, collaboration, storytelling, and design skills as they THINK, MAKE, IMPROVE, FIX & MAKE BETTER. This structured framework is perfect for teachers new to coding - support is built in every step of the way!

What’s Included?

• Detailed Teacher Guide with setup, timeline, role definitions, and assessment tips
• Student Booklets with planning templates, reflection prompts & guided steps
• Presentation Slides to introduce the project in a clear, engaging way
• Scratch Role Task Cards (Programmer, Storyteller, Designer & more!)
• Marking Rubric + Portfolio Checklist
• Direct video links for tutorials and game design inspiration

Team Roles Students Can Choose From:

• Visual Designer - creates backgrounds, sprites, and visual effects
• Game Designer - maps out game mechanics, flow, and challenges
• Programmer - handles the coding, interactions, and debugging
• Sound & Music Designer - adds sound effects and background music
• Storyteller - develops the characters, setting, and plot
• Tester - plays the game, finds bugs, and suggests improvements

Each student is responsible for a key area, helping them build role-specific skills while contributing to a shared team goal.

Perfect for:

• Upper primary classrooms
• Digital Technologies units
• Coding clubs and extension projects
• End-of-term challenges or STEM weeks

Why You’ll Love It:

• Encourages teamwork and leadership through role-based collaboration
• Promotes creativity with mood boards, custom sprites, and sound design
• Builds real-world coding confidence using the Scratch platform
• Doubles as a rich summative assessment across Tech, English, and Arts