After School Coding Club

A step by step computer programming lesson in Scratch with an introduction to the Scratch workspace leading up to the exercise.Lesson 2: Learning About LoopingA simple introductory script to give you a taste of some programming elements in scratch. This lesson focuses on loops, one of the most fundamental coding concepts. Let's create a fun dancer animation to teach this simple, but powerful, idea. In this example you'll:Explore a new type of event in ScratchLearn about different types of loopin

A step by step computer programming lesson in Scratch with an introduction to the Scratch workspace leading up to the exercise.Lesson 4: If-Then-Else (Conditionals Continued!) In this script we explore conditionals a little farther by playing around with an "if-then-else" block. A simple math question is randomly generated and based on whether the answer given is right or wrong, the alien gives you feedback. In this example you'll:Learn about variables Create random numbers Learn how to join st

A step by step computer programming lesson in Scratch with an introduction to the Scratch workspace leading up to the exercise.Lesson 1: Introduction to Motion and Events Coding BlocksThe precursor to any game programming is having your screen react to user input. This simple animation shows how you can code sprites (characters) to react to your button presses dynamically. In this lesson the diver moves using the arrow keys (left, right, up and down), while the shark moves using the following le

A step by step computer programming lesson in Scratch with an introduction to the Scratch workspace leading up to the exercise.Lesson 5: Having Fun with MusicIn this script we explore the Music extension in Scratch and learn how to represent music notes in code. This sample plays "Mary had a little lamb". In this example you'll:Explore your first Scratch Extensions Be introduced to the Music Menu Represent music notes in Scratch Play a simple song! Full solution can be found here: lesson5.

A step by step computer programming lesson in Scratch with an introduction to the Scratch workspace leading up to the exercise.Lesson 3: Introduction To Conditional StatementsThis simple introductory coding activity will focus on conditional statements in programming. A conditional statement is a line of code that determines whether or not the next block of code will be executed; it says IF a condition we are evaluating is true, only then should we execute the rest of the actions in the block of

This is a quick and easy introductory programming lesson which helps students send a bus down a city street, making a "vrooom!" sound as it goes along. This script explores simple looping, coding blocks from the Motion menu as well as using sounds in a script! SUMMARY:In this lesson we introduce looping, motion and sound elements. Find the script code here: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/838819213/

This is a quick and easy introductory programming lesson which gives students their first exposure to the PEN extension in Scratch. The block elements are added in sequence and students can follow the progression of the code along with the strokes the pen tool is making. SUMMARY:In this lesson we give an introduction to the PEN extension - saying "hi!" with a new coding tool. Find the script code here: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/800444780/