| Unit 4 Programming Unit Overview |
| 1 |
Introduce the Scratch programming language, including the basic terms utilized in the language. |
| 2-3 |
Practice using the basic features of Scratch in the context of creating a simple program. |
| 4 |
Create a dialogue between two sprites. |
| 5-6 |
Introduce the methods of moving sprites in Scratch. |
| 7-8 |
Practice the concept of event driven programming through the creation of an alphabet game. |
| 9 |
Introduce the concept of broadcasting via role play. |
| 10-13 |
Write Scratch stories and present them to the class. Conduct peer reviews. |
| 14 |
Introduce the concept of variable. |
| 15 |
Introduce the concept of conditionals. |
| 16-17 |
Introduce And, Or and randomness. |
| 18 |
Apply knowledge of conditionals to develop a Rock Paper Scissors program in Scratch. |
| 19 |
Build on previous programming concepts to create a timer. |
| 20-23 |
Create a timing game in Scratch and present it to the class. Peer reviews are conducted. |
| 24 |
Investigate two types of games that may provide ideas for the final project. |
| 26-28 |
Write Scratch programs for either My Community or Game project. Conduct peer reviews. |
| 29 |
Complete final projects. |
| 30 |
Presentations of final projects |
