Students build on introductory coding skills to create interactive, media-rich projects in block-based environments (Scratch, App Lab, MakeCode). The unit emphasizes event-driven programming, use of sprites/backdrops/sounds, simple data storage (lists), inputs/outputs, and systematic debugging while producing planned programs.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze project requirements and produce a program recipe and planning artifacts (sequence of actions, sprites, backdrops, inputs/outputs) for a new block-based application
- Apply event-driven programming constructs (e.g., code-on-start, click/keyboard events) to implement interactive features such as backdrop changes, sprite actions, and sound playback across Scratch, App Lab, and MakeCode
- Demonstrate systematic debugging techniques by identifying, documenting, and correcting logical, runtime, and user-interface errors in Scratch, App Lab, and MakeCode projects
- Evaluate and use simple data storage (lists/arrays) and input/output mechanisms to manage program state and respond to user interactions
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 18 Lessons
- 30 hours
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- Unit 2 — Interactive Block Programming Basics18
- 1.1A Hello World! Example20 mins
- 1.2Getting Fancier with User Interfaces20 mins
- 1.3Debugging Scratch Programs20 mins
- 1.4Start a New Project20 mins
- 1.5Add a Backdrop20 mins
- 1.6Sidebar: Inputs and Outputs (I/O)20 mins
- 1.7Code on start20 mins
- 1.8Recipe for a Program20 mins
- 1.9Debugging App Lab Programs20 mins
- 1.10Add a Backdrop20 mins
- 1.11Add an Emoji Sprite20 mins
- 1.12Add a Backdrop20 mins
- 1.13Sidebar: Simple Lists (Arrays)20 mins
- 1.14Planning a Program20 mins
- 1.15Debugging MakeCode Programs20 mins
- 1.16Add Instrument Sprites20 mins
- 1.17Code the Stage to Play a Sound20 mins
- 1.18Add a Mascot Sprite20 mins
Instructor
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