Grade 2 CT • Getting Started With Scratch Jr. • Day One

Grade 2 Computational Thinker Getting Started with Scratch Jr.

DAY 1

Overview

Today I will learn to navigate and identify coding blocks when coding in Scratch Jr.

Motivation

STEP 1.

  Directions: Select the play button to begin Scratch Jr Activities Guide Links to an external site.. As you view this video, think about what you already know about Scratch Jr. from first grade or other coding experiences.

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Think about and Discuss

What past coding experiences have you had? How are they similar or different to the programming language used in Scratch Jr.?

 

Lesson

STEP 2.

  Directions: Follow along with your teacher to learn about the different types of coding blocks Links to an external site. found in Scratch Jr.  Today we will use a few of these blocks in a project we will complete together. 

STEP 3.

  Directions: Follow along with your teacher for an introduction to the Drive Across the City Tutorial Links to an external site. that you will work on in Scratch Jr. today.

 Thumbnail of Scratch Jr. Drive Across the City Tutorial project.

 

Activity: Scratch Jr. Tutorials

STEP 4.

  Directions: Now it's your turn.  Can you Make your Car Drive Across the City? Follow the tutorial directions one step at a time.

 

Were you able to get your car to drive across the city?

 

Resources

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