2nd Grade
Winter 2022
Choose the activity below by difficulty: Mild (easiest to implement), medium (slightly more difficult or time consuming), spicy (more challenging & time consuming)
Mild
Inspired by the book "Hello Ruby" (available at all ES Libraries), students create their own dances to help them understand the concept of "loops" in computer science.
2-3.CT.9
Medium
Ruby's Dance Loops + Scratch Jr. Dance Party
This 3 lesson sequence introduces students to Scratch Jr., focusing on sprites (characters), move blocks, loops, and event blocks to create a wild Scratch Jr. dance party!
2-3.CT.9, 2-3.CT.6
Spicy
Friendly Greetings in Scratch Jr.
It's recommended that students complete the "medium" dance party sequence before tackling this more challenging project where students create an animation that demonstrates a friendly interaction between sprites using "talk blocks".
2-3.CT.9, 2-3.CT.6