What Students Can Learn on Scratch

  1. Programming Fundamentals

    • Sequencing: Understanding the order of instructions in a program.

    • Loops & Conditions: Creating repeated actions and decision-making logic.

    • Variables & Data: Storing and using information in projects.

    • Events & Functions: Making programs respond to user input or other triggers.

  2. Computational Thinking & Problem-Solving

    • Breaking complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps (decomposition).

    • Recognizing patterns and reusing code (pattern recognition).

    • Designing and testing solutions systematically (algorithmic thinking).

  3. Creativity & Digital Storytelling

    • Students can create interactive stories, animations, and games.

    • Encourages artistic expression, combining visuals, sound, and code.

    • Develops narrative skills and creative problem-solving.

  4. Collaboration & Sharing

    • Scratch has a community platform where students can share projects and give/receive feedback.

    • Encourages teamwork and learning from peers.

  5. Logical Thinking & Debugging Skills

    • Students learn to test their programs, find errors, and fix them (debugging).

    • Builds resilience and critical thinking skills.

  6. Introduction to STEM & Computational Careers

    • Lays a foundation for more advanced coding languages (Python, Java, C#).

    • Encourages interest in technology, robotics, game design, and digital media.
Starter Guide PDF

Scratch® is developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. The use of Scratch in our lessons complies with the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 License (CC BY-SA 2.0).
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