Science and Scratch Jr. Integration
Based on the Creative Curriculum Insects Unit of study, Ms. Palomo's class used Scratch Jr. to create the life cycle of a insects. Their project included the use of loops, multiple pages, sounds, and transitions. Her students leveraged technology to create their own understanding and learning rather than consuming information.
Amazon BootUp Engineering Program:
The work done in collaboration with Mrs. Palomo, a member of his year's Amazon BootUp program, provides ETK (Early Transition Kindergarten) students with the opportunity to learn Scratch Jr. Coding.
To start, students were introduced to the coding blocks by color and actions each provides.
Here is a list of topics so far covered.
Command: Movement through Sequencing (blocks motion, trigger (green flag)
Movement: Sprites and Backgrounds
Looks: Appearing and Disappearing
Loops: movement using loops
Loops: Forever Loop