Students will understand that a computer cannot operate without instructions and these instructions are call programs. Students will learn the basics of programming through block based programming language scratch. Scratch will help students to understand the main concept and constructs used in programming to develop a basic interactive program.
Scratch
Blocks
Projects
Stage
Scripts
Sprite
Backdrop
Costumes
Coordinates
Drawing
Repeat Blocks
Cloning
Speech Bubble
Thought Bubble
Volume
Tempo
Software application developer, Web developer, Computer systems engineer, Database administrator, Computer systems analyst, Software quality assurance (QA) engineer, Business intelligence analyst, Computer programmer
The importance of learning to code:
Why learn coding?: https://tinyurl.com/3c3ncm2f
The benefits of learning to code: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/technology/blog/why-learn-to-code/
Is coding an essential skill?: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://funtech.co.uk/latest/is-coding-an-important-skill-essential-for-future&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1744813474958189&usg=AOvVaw2qoya5D5k5Pj7I9Dd9eawO
Being responsible when creating programs that these programs are respectful. Using sites that are secure and trustworthy.
Students will develop their own ideas for a program and then convert this to an interactive program which can be shared online for others to try out. This will help them to develop a better understanding of planning and thinking computationally.
The first programmer was a lady names Ada Lovelace. Programming is a skill that is beneficial for all.
Students will develop and refine their problem solving skills through the understanding of computational thinking. This will be achieved through looking at their programming ideas, breaking the idea down into smaller more manageable sections and creating a step by step solution.
Computational skills are a logically way of solving problems which can be used in any subject area. Such as story development in English and solving a formula in either Mathematics or Physics.
