Description
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
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Understand the basics of programming logic using Scratch.
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Create interactive stories, animations, and simple games.
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Develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills.
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Learn how to debug and optimize Scratch projects.
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Collaborate on projects and share them with the Scratch community.
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Gain a foundation for transitioning to text-based programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Scratch
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Overview of Scratch interface & blocks
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Sprites, backdrops, and costumes
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Basic motion and drawing commands
Module 2: Programming Fundamentals in Scratch
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Events, loops, and conditionals
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Variables and operators
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Sound and music integration
Module 3: Game Development in Scratch
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Designing simple games (e.g., Maze, Pong, Flappy Bird)
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Collision detection & scoring systems
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User input handling (keyboard/mouse controls)
Module 4: Interactive Stories & Animations
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Storyboarding & scene transitions
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Dialogue systems & character interactions
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Animation techniques (frame-by-frame & tweening)
Module 5: Advanced Scratch Concepts
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Cloning & procedural generation
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Lists (arrays) for data storage
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Custom blocks (functions)
Module 6: Project Development & Portfolio
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Final project: Develop a complete Scratch project
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Debugging & optimization techniques
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Publishing & sharing projects on Scratch.mit.edu
Assessment & Evaluation
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Quizzes & Assignments (30%)
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Mini-Projects (30%)
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Final Project Submission (40%)
Who Should Enroll?
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School students (ages 8+)
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Beginners in programming
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Educators teaching coding to kids
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Parents helping children learn coding
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Hobbyists interested in game/story development
Career Pathways
After completing this diploma, students can explore:
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Junior Game Developer (using Scratch & other tools)
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Coding Instructor for Kids
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Transition to text-based programming (Python, JavaScript)
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Further studies in Computer Science
Software & Tools Required
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Scratch (Free, web-based or offline editor)
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Computer/Laptop with internet access
Fees & Enrollment
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Total Fee: $200 – $500 (varies by institution)
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Scholarships: Available for young learners (check with provider)
Why Choose This Course?
✅ No prior coding experience needed
✅ Fun, interactive, and project-based learning
✅ Build a portfolio of Scratch projects
✅ Step toward advanced programming
Enroll Now & Start Your Coding Journey with Scratch! 🚀




