Computer Teachers
K-2 CODE HS (Scratch Jr)
Scratch Jr. is ideal for K-2 students to learn basic coding principles. Because code blocks use pictures instead of words, even pre-readers can be successful. The lesson scope below is not necessarily grade banded, but is divided into 3 courses which might be considered Early Beginner, Late Beginner, and Intermediate. Depending on the skill level of the students, they could be used in any grade K-2.
Lessons have a very quick preview video of a project concept, a brief demonstration by the teacher, work time and a debrief. Each lesson is designed to generally take one class period (30 minutes).
Plan to spend about 1/3 of your instructional time doing coding activities.
We now have CodeHS licenses which include a browser based version of Scratch Jr. See this document for instructions about student accounts.
Additionally, you can ask your building tech to install Scratch Jr. on your lab computers. This downloaded application has known issues, so it is preferred that students use the CodeHS accounts. You can download the application to your computer at this link: Scratch Jr. Download
Kindergarten/Intro Lessons
I can troubleshoot computer problems.
I can create an algorithm.
I can break down problems into smaller steps.
Introduce Drawing Tools:
Fairy-tale Painting
Sprite Editor
(CodeHS)
Loops
Algorithms
(CodeHS)
Outer Space (Alpine)
Event: When Clicked
Skills Practice: Events
Algortithm
Events
(CodeHS)
Intro to Pages
Sequence
Pages
(Code HS)
Intro to Grow/Shrink
Algorithms
Grow and Shrink
(Code HS)
1st Grade/Intermediate
I can troubleshoot computer problems.
I can create an algorithm.
I can create programs with sequences and loops.
I can break down problems into smaller steps.
I can be respectful and responsible when I collaborate digitally.
Skills Practice: Sequence
Algortithm
Events
Sequence
(CodeHS)
Forever Loop Dance Party
(Code HS)
Event When Bumped
Introduce Debugging
(CodeHS)
Introduction to Show/Hide
(Code HS)
Catching Butterflies
Event When Clicked (CodeHS)
2nd Grade/Advanced
I can troubleshoot computer problems.
I can create an algorithm.
I can create programs with sequences and loops.
I can break down problems into smaller steps.
I can give credit if I use other people's ideas or work in my program.
I can debug to solve problems in a program.
I can be respectful and responsible when I collaborate digitally.
Wildlife Scene
Skill Review
(CodeHS)
Skills Practice: Drawing Tools
(CodeHS)
Events Review
(Code HS)
Introduce Debugging
(CodeHS)
Intro to Wait Block
(CodeHS)
Animal Life Cycles
(CodeHS)
Moving Targets Game
(CodeHS)
Maze Game
(CodeHS)
Course A
Course B
Course C
sequence
Coming Soon: Life Cycle of a Butterfly
(Broadcast)
Sequence: Create a story
