Unit 5:

Synchronization

In the final unit, students will investigate the computer science concept of synchronization through the Use - Modify - Create framework by first being introduced to the concept through a variety of multimodal activities, then exploring it in Scratch before creating their own original Storytelling project in Scratch incorporating this concept. Students will also collaborate on computational artifacts, debug problematic programs, provide feedback on each other's work, and reflect on their own progress throughout the unit.

Students will be introduced to the concept of Synchronization and explore the concept with a Scratch Project called "Knock Knock."

Students will review the concept of Synchronization and plan for their Animated Story project.

Students will create their Animated Story.

Students will share their project with peers and reflect on their computational thinking.

Unit 5 Linguistic Frames

The table lists topics that students will naturally discuss across all lessons in the unit. You can display these placemats as students work on an activity and informally discuss related topics.

Unit 5 Placemat 2.0