Description
Looking for a pick-up-and-go ScratchJr unit that even tech-shy teachers can run confidently?
This engaging 7-10 week program guides your students through coding basics as they build their own game using ScratchJr! Perfect for Digital Technologies, STEM rotations, or classroom integration.
Designed by a seasoned P–6 STEM teacher and Head of eLearning, this unit includes step-by-step visual slides, real classroom screenshots, ACARA-aligned lesson, and a teacher rubric. No prior coding experience needed!
✅ What’s Included:
- Fully mapped lessons (Sequencing, Branching, Loops, Messaging, Game Design)
- Editable PowerPoint slides with real screenshots and visual instructions
- Printable & digital ACARA v9 assessment rubric
- Student reflection sheet (PDF)
- Tips for using in Microsoft Teams or iPad-friendly formats
- All files provided in both printable PDFs and editable formats
Skills Covered:
- Creating, sequencing, and debugging simple code
- Using branching and loops in visual programming
- Sending messages between sprites
- Designing interactive games with multiple outcomes
- Reflecting on coding decisions and problem-solving strategies
Why Teachers Love It:
- No coding experience needed — open Week 1 and start teaching
- Students create a game they are proud to share
- ⏳ 7 - 10 weeks gives you flexibility — great for specialist teachers with interruptions
- ACARA v9 aligned (Digital Technologies 1–2)
- Compatible with iPads (ScratchJr app)
Curriculum Alignment:
Australian Curriculum – ACARA v9
✔ Explore how digital systems represent data
✔ Follow, describe and represent algorithms
✔ Design solutions and communicate using digital systems
Common Core Standards (for U.S. visibility):
✔ CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, MP4, MP5, MP7
✔ CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1, SL.1.4, SL.2.1, SL.2.5
Perfect For:
- Year 1 & Year 2 Digital Tech or STEM classes
- Specialist rotation teachers
- General classroom teachers new to coding
- Schools running BYOD iPads or using Microsoft Teams
✨ Bonus Info:
Created by a teacher featured on The Today Show (2024) and recognised for excellence in STEM education—including a national conference trip, Minecraft comp wins, and BCE’s first interschool esports event. You’re in good hands!
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Description
Looking for a pick-up-and-go ScratchJr unit that even tech-shy teachers can run confidently?
This engaging 7-10 week program guides your students through coding basics as they build their own game using ScratchJr! Perfect for Digital Technologies, STEM rotations, or classroom integration.
Designed by a seasoned P–6 STEM teacher and Head of eLearning, this unit includes step-by-step visual slides, real classroom screenshots, ACARA-aligned lesson, and a teacher rubric. No prior coding experience needed!
✅ What’s Included:
- Fully mapped lessons (Sequencing, Branching, Loops, Messaging, Game Design)
- Editable PowerPoint slides with real screenshots and visual instructions
- Printable & digital ACARA v9 assessment rubric
- Student reflection sheet (PDF)
- Tips for using in Microsoft Teams or iPad-friendly formats
- All files provided in both printable PDFs and editable formats
Skills Covered:
- Creating, sequencing, and debugging simple code
- Using branching and loops in visual programming
- Sending messages between sprites
- Designing interactive games with multiple outcomes
- Reflecting on coding decisions and problem-solving strategies
Why Teachers Love It:
- No coding experience needed — open Week 1 and start teaching
- Students create a game they are proud to share
- ⏳ 7 - 10 weeks gives you flexibility — great for specialist teachers with interruptions
- ACARA v9 aligned (Digital Technologies 1–2)
- Compatible with iPads (ScratchJr app)
Curriculum Alignment:
Australian Curriculum – ACARA v9
✔ Explore how digital systems represent data
✔ Follow, describe and represent algorithms
✔ Design solutions and communicate using digital systems
Common Core Standards (for U.S. visibility):
✔ CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, MP4, MP5, MP7
✔ CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1, SL.1.4, SL.2.1, SL.2.5
Perfect For:
- Year 1 & Year 2 Digital Tech or STEM classes
- Specialist rotation teachers
- General classroom teachers new to coding
- Schools running BYOD iPads or using Microsoft Teams
✨ Bonus Info:
Created by a teacher featured on The Today Show (2024) and recognised for excellence in STEM education—including a national conference trip, Minecraft comp wins, and BCE’s first interschool esports event. You’re in good hands!
