Programming For Kids And Beginners: Code Using Scratch

Programming for everyone

What you'll learn

Students will learn the fundamentals of Scratch programming, a visual language designed for beginners.

Basic Programming Concepts

Creating Animations

Building Simple Games

Building Complex Games

Collaboration and Sharing

Encouraging creativity and personal project development

Computational Thinking: Developing the ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable steps.

Logical Reasoning: Learning to think logically and systematically to design and debug their code.

Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues (bugs) in their programs.

Navigating the Scratch Interface: Becoming comfortable with the layout of the Scratch editor, including the block palette, scripting area, stage, and sprite lib

Requirements

No programming experience needed. You will learn everthing you need to know

A Computer or Tablet: You'll need a device with a screen, keyboard, and mouse (or a touchscreen on a tablet) to interact with the Scratch interface.

Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with using a computer, such as navigating a web browser, using a mouse and keyboard, and opening and saving files, is helpful.

Enthusiasm and Curiosity: The most important ingredient is a willingness to learn and explore the world of coding. Bring your imagination and a desire to create!

Description

Unleash Your Inner Developer with Scratch!Ready to explore the exciting world of programming? This engaging, step-by-step course empowers kids and beginners of all ages to embark on a coding journey using Scratch, a fun and visual language. Starting with the absolute basics, you'll grasp fundamental coding concepts in an accessible and interactive way.Progressing through the course, you'll bring your creative ideas to life by building increasingly complex and exciting projects, from your own versions of classic games like Pac-Man to interactive stories, animations, educational tools, simulations, and even music projects.Beyond just learning to code, you'll develop essential problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and a solid foundation for future programming endeavors. No prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create within the supportive global Scratch community. Share your creations, explore diverse projects, collaborate with others, and access a wealth of learning resources.Scratch fosters creativity, hones computational thinking, and builds confidence in your ability to innovate. Whether your goal is to design a game, craft an interactive narrative, or explore digital art, Scratch offers a welcoming and powerful platform to unleash your inner developer! What kind of projects spark your imagination?Also, do not worry if something is not clear at the end. I am dedicated to teach you and make sure you will succeed. At the end of the course you will also have a way to contact me for any further question.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Create an account

Lecture 3 My First Project

Section 2: Scratch Blocks

Lecture 4 Motions blocks

Lecture 5 Looks Blocks

Lecture 6 CHALLENGE : Looks Blocks

Lecture 7 Sounds Blocks

Lecture 8 CHALLENGE : Sounds Blocks

Lecture 9 Events Blocks

Lecture 10 CHALLENGE: Events Blocks

Lecture 11 Control Blocks

Lecture 12 Variables And Operators Blocks

Lecture 13 Sensing Blocks

Lecture 14 CHALLENGE: Sensing Blocks

Lecture 15 Lists

Lecture 16 CHALLENGE: Lists

Section 3: Make our own GAMES : PAC-MAN

Lecture 17 PAC-MAN-level1

Lecture 18 PAC-MAN-level2

Lecture 19 PAC-MAN-level3

Lecture 20 PAC-MAN-level4

Lecture 21 PAC-MAN-level5

Lecture 22 PAC-MAN-level6

Lecture 23 PAC-MAN-level7

Lecture 24 PAC-MAN-level8

Section 4: Make our own GAMES : DUCK HUNT

Lecture 25 DUCK HUNT-level1

Lecture 26 DUCK HUNT-level2

Lecture 27 DUCK HUNT-level3

Lecture 28 DUCK HUNT-level4

Section 5: Make our own GAMES : FOOTBALL

Lecture 29 FOOTBALL-level1

Lecture 30 FOOTBALL-level2

Lecture 31 FOOTBALL-level3

Lecture 32 FOOTBALL-level4

Section 6: Hints

Lecture 33 Hints

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn programming using Scratch. It’s suitable for kids, teens, and anyone interested in creating animations, games, and interactive projects. No prior coding experience is required!,If you are a teacher and you think to add programming to your curricula, this is also for you