User:Saroj Neupane Lesson Plan 4

Lesson Title: "Introduction to Scratch Programming"

Subject: Computer Science

Class:10

Time:15 Minutes

Number of Students: 25

Unit:4

Topic: Introduction to Scratch Programming

Period: 1st

School: ABC School

Specific Objectives

• Students will be introduced to the basics of Scratch programming, learning fundamental concepts through a hands-on activity.

Teaching Materials

• Computers with Scratch installed (https://scratch.mit.edu/)
• Projector or smartboard for demonstrations

Introduction (2 minutes)

• Briefly explain what Scratch is and its purpose in creating interactive projects.

• Scratch is a visual programming language that allows students to create their own interactive stories, games and animations. As students design Scratch projects, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

• Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
• Share examples of projects created with Scratch to inspire curiosity.

Overview of Scratch Interface (2 minutes):

• Show the Scratch interface, highlighting the stage, sprites, and coding blocks.

• Coding Block(Motion,Looks,Sounds,Events,Controls,Sensing,Operators,Variables,My Blocks)

• Emphasize the simplicity of drag-and-drop coding.

Basic Commands (2 minutes):

• Introduce basic Scratch commands: "Move," "Turn," "Say," and "Wait."
• Demonstrate how to use these commands by creating a simple script to move a sprite.

Hands-on Activity: Creating a Sprite Animation (6 minutes):

Choosing a Sprite (1 minute):

• Instruct students to select a sprite from the Scratch library or draw their own.

Coding the Animation (4 minutes):

• Guide students to code a basic animation for their chosen sprite using the introduced commands.
• Emphasize experimentation and creativity.

Adding Interactivity (1 minute):

• Introduce an event block (e.g., "When Green Flag Clicked") to add interactivity.
• Instruct students to modify their script for interactive behavior.

Sharing and Reflection (2 minutes)

• Invite students to share their sprite animations with the class.
• Ask them to reflect on what they learned and one thing they found challenging or exciting.

Conclusion ( 1 minute)

• Conclude by encouraging students to explore Scratch further on their own.
• Mention the wide range of possibilities in creating games, stories, and animations with Scratch.

Assessment

• Evaluate students based on their ability to use basic Scratch commands to create a sprite animation, assessing creativity, understanding of drag-and-drop coding, and participation in sharing and reflection .