Learning objective
- To explore a programming application.
Success criteria
- I can identify that Scratch is a coding
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Design,
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall: An algorithm is when instructions are put in an exact order. Decomposition means breaking a problem into manageable chunks. Coding is writing in a special language so the computer understands what to do. The programming blocks control the character in ScratchJr.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should explore one set of blocks and give verbal feedback (for example, I used the change colour block and it made x happen); could rewatch the Pupil video: Tinkering with Scratch for further support.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use blocks from at least three different colour groups; should begin to combine blocks to create a short sequence (for example, movement and speech together).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the key features of Scratch;
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Vocabulary definitions
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coding
Writing instructions for a computer.
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predict
To make a guess as to what might happen or occur as a result of something in the future.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th July, 2025
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