Code A Hero

Procedure

Introduction: Review “Code Your Hero” concept (3 minutes)

To extend this project, consider the Optional Planning Activity, where students reflect on what makes someone a hero and the everyday heroes in their lives.

Introduce the activity:

1. [say] In this activity, you will choose an everyday hero from your own life. Then, you’ll build a project using code that shows your hero as a superhero! An everyday hero is someone that is kind, caring, supportive or encouraging. They can be a friend, pet, parent/grandparent, coach, or teacher.

2. [ask] Who will you build your project about?

Transition to CS First: Code Your Hero (50 minutes)

1. Present the Video 1, Code Your Hero to the entire class. [video below]

2. Provide the link to the starter project in the chat.

3. Read instructions to students:

   1. 1. Choose a sprite for your hero,

      2. Add a few “say for 2 seconds” blocks, then

      3. Start your code with a “when flag clicked” event.

      4. Build on your project

4. Present “Move Your Hero” video and give students time to code independently.

5. Continue working your way through Vides 2- 4 giving students time to work after each video. You may also work through Videos 5-8 for advanced challenge.

6. While they’re working:

   1. 1. Check that students are on-task. Look for signs that students might not know what to do, like adding a lot of sprites or dragging out a lot of unrelated blocks.

7. Talk with students one-on-one about their hero if they have difficulty choosing someone.

8. Guide students to select another video to add to their project.

Wrap-up: Reflect on activity (7 minutes)

Optional - students can share their projects in Scratch (if they already have Scratch accounts).

Pair students and ask them to review their partner’s project. Answer the following questions (either in writing or in whole-class discussion).

What action was the most difficult to code? How did you figure it out?

What other projects could you create using code?