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Scratch Coding: Cat and Mouse Game! (3rd-6th Grade)

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Class Details:

  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • 3rd Grade - 6th Grade

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Description

Research has shown that students who learn and practice coding through programs like Scratch, develop important strategies for critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and project design. In this class, we will use the educational programming software, Scratch, to learn how to program visually with “blocks” that link together to form “scripts,” or a group of coding instructions. This is a beginner class where we will make a "Cat and Mouse Game.

We will create a game where the player is the mouse trying to get cheese while avoiding a mischievous cat! Scratch is user-friendly and requires no previous coding experience in order to excel, so come join us as we explore the exciting world of coding!

 

Learning Objectives

In this course, students will gain a better understanding of the following concepts:

  • Scratch interface basics
  • Basic coding concepts
  • Drag-and-drop programming
  • Computational thinking
  • Computational fluency
  • Critical thinking
  • Design thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication

 

Below is a link for you to access the Scratch classroom.

Please sign up prior to class. To sign up you will click the link below and create a username and password. Please do not use any personal information in your username.  Also, don't forget to write your username and password down somewhere so you don't forget it.

http://scratch.mit.edu/signup/6ypk3h6fh

 

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes prior to the start time of the class.

 

 

 

The "Scratch" Logo is owned by Trademarks owned by the Scratch Team. And is not affiliated with Testing Mom. "Scratch and ScratchJr" are trademarks of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and are in no way affiliated with Testing Mom.

 

 

teacher

Neil C.

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Instructor's Bio:

My specialty is that I can get the most out of my students using mainly positive reinforcement, since I started teaching, I have been primarily teaching an extracurricular activity, so the challenge was to motivate and discipline kids mainly by having a fun environment. I can turn boring projects into fun by just being silly and having fun with the students. E.g., I had to teach string manipulations the other day, which is boring, so I came up with a terrible rap about strings, the students loved it and we were all laughing and coming up with different ways to manipulate and change the raps. Another advantage I have when teaching is I am an avid gamer, so it's easy for me to relate material with the kids’ favorite games.

 

Educational Background, Degrees, Licenses:

  • Bachelors in Computer Information Systems
  • Specialty in web applications
  • Teaching coding for almost 2 years
  • C#, Python, HTML+CSS, C++, JavaScript

 

What I Tutor and Teach:

  • Scratch- I have over 300 projects, and taught pretty much everything, to age levels from elementary to middle school, including private lessons and small classes as well as camps
  • Python- I taught to all ages from elementary to high school, I also taught a series of camps to a private school
  • CSS-HTML I taught this to advanced elementary students, all the way to high schoolers
  • Robotics- I taught middle schoolers + advanced elementary students from beginner to advanced robotic classes using a micro bit

 

Fun Facts: 

  • I am an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have won at the highest level.

 

Favorite Quote: 

  • “I am always proud but never surprised” - I always say this when kids go above and beyond

Christina says:

My son was able to follow this class quite well and he just turned 7. He loves coding and got a lot out of it.

Hong L. says:

My son loved this course, and he learned how to use scratch to design a program.

Bryan says:

This class was a first-time coding class for my son. He loved it!

Bryan says:

Neil is very patient with younger kids. He tries to explain with easier language for kindergarteners. Thanks to this class, my son is advanced in his coding class at school.

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