*New* Further coding with Scratch

Programming a game using variables, sensors and if statements, then debugging and evaluating projects.

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Scratch is a project of the Scratch Foundation, in collaboration with the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is available for free at https://scratch.mit.edu.

Teacher coding skills videos

A comprehensive set of coding skills videos that explain and demonstrate key programming concepts. Designed to guide and support teachers who find the programming element of the Computing curriculum challenging, while also serving as a refresher for those with more confidence in their subject knowledge.
What is Scratch?
Understanding variables in coding
Understanding Repetition and Loops
Understanding Debugging in Coding
Computing vocabulary: A video dictionary

Lessons

Lesson 1: Exploring variables and conditions

  • To explore how variables and if statements are used in Scratch by identifying their purpose in a game.

Lesson 2: Using conditions and sensors

  • To use conditions and sensors to control what happens in a Scratch game.

Lesson 3: Planning a game

  • To create a variable to keep a score.

Lesson 4: Programming a game

  • To combine variables, if statements and sensors to program a multiplication game.

Lesson 5: Evaluating a game

  • To debug and evaluate a game by identifying and fixing errors.

Key skills

  • Working towards a given
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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Breaking down a
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Key vocabulary

condition

if statement

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Knowledge organiser – Computing Y4: *New* Programming 1: Further programming with Scratch

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Vocabulary display – Computing Y4: *New* Further coding with Scratch

A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Further coding with Scratch'.

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