Basic Computing Content

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1 What is Coding?

●​ Understand what coding is and why it's important.

●​ Learn how coding is like a language used to communicate with
computers.
●​ Understand the concept of algorithms and how they relate to
coding.
●​ Recognize how coding is used in everyday objects.
●​ Identify items around you that work because of coding.

2 Computing words

●​ Learn that computing words are special terms used by coders and
tech enthusiasts.

3 What is Scratch?

●​ Install Scratch Video for offline use to work without an internet

connection.
●​ Create an online account to access Scratch’s online features and
resources.

4 Scratch layout

●​ Understand the basics of Scratch and its features.

●​ Identify and navigate the layout of Scratch.

5 Blocks categories

●​ Explore the 9 different block categories in Scratch.

6 Cartesian Coordinate System and Directions

●​ Learn about the Cartesian Coordinate System and how direction

works in Scratch.

7 Make your Sprite moves

●​ Understand how Events work to start actions in Scratch.

●​ Use Event blocks like "When green flag clicked" and "When key
pressed" to trigger actions.
●​ Learn how Motion blocks control the movement of sprites on the
stage.
 ●​ Experiment with Motion blocks to move sprites in different
directions.
●​ Combine Events and Motion to create interactive animations.
●​ Understand how Motion blocks control the movement of sprites on
the stage.

8 Using simple and nested loops

●​ Understand how simple and nested loops work in Scratch.

●​ Use loops like "repeat" and "forever" to run actions multiple times.
●​ Create nested loops by placing one loop inside another.
●​ Experiment with loops to control repeating actions in your projects.
●​ Combine loops to make your projects more dynamic and efficient.

9 Using speech bubbles and broadcast blocks

●​ Understand how to add and use speech bubbles to make your

sprite "talk" and interact with the audience.
●​ Use broadcast blocks to send messages between sprites, allowing
you to trigger actions across different parts of your project.
●​ Experiment with broadcasting different messages to control
multiple sprites at the same time.

10 Changing and adding costumes

●​ Understand how to change and add costumes to your sprites to

make them look different at different times.
●​ Use costume blocks to switch between costumes, allowing your
sprites to show different expressions, actions, or states.
●​ Experiment with adding multiple costumes and changing them
during your project to create animation or interactions.

11 Make a noise

●​ Add sounds to your project by using the Scratch library, recording

custom sounds, or uploading audio files.
●​ Edit sounds with Scratch’s built-in tools to trim, adjust volume, and
apply effects like fade in and fade out.
●​ Use sound blocks in scripts to play, start, or stop sounds and
synchronize audio with events or actions.
●​ Organize and manage sounds effectively to keep your project
workspace clean and efficient.

12 Using Pen to draw

●​ Identify sensing blocks and their functions, such as detecting

mouse movements, key presses, and sprite interactions.
●​ Use blocks like mouse x, mouse down?, and key [key] pressed?
for interactive user inputs.
 ●​ Detect collisions, measure distances, and identify touches with
specific objects or colors.
●​ Enable users to draw platforms using the Pen Extension.
●​ Allow players to control the cat's movement across the drawn
platforms.
●​ Add collision detection to ensure the cat interacts correctly with the
platforms.

13 Using Variables

●​ Understand the role of variables and define what variables are and
identify their purpose in Scratch projects.
●​ Assign and modify variable values using blocks like “set [variable]
to [value]” and “change [variable] by [value]” to control variables
during a project.
●​ Use variables in interactive projects to track scores, timers, and
user inputs with variables to add dynamic features to your
projects.
●​ Combine and integrate variables with sensing, motion, and control
blocks to create complex behaviors.

14 Using Operators

●​ Understand and use the comparison operators <, >, and = to

evaluate conditions.
●​ Use variables in comparison to compare dynamic values stored in
variables during project execution.
●​ Evaluate user responses using comparison operators in interactive
scripts.
●​ Build complex conditions using and, or, and not operators.
●​ Apply comparisons in game logic and implement comparisons to
detect win conditions, trigger actions, or control sprite behaviors.

15 Make a list

●​ Understand the purpose of lists on how lists are used to store and
manage multiple values in Scratch.
●​ Create and use lists by performing basic operations like adding,
deleting, and replacing items.

16 Make your own block

●​ Understand the purpose and benefits of creating custom blocks in

Scratch.
●​ Learn how to create, define, and use custom blocks in projects.
●​ Integrate inputs into custom blocks to make them more flexible
and versatile.
●​ Apply custom blocks to simplify repetitive tasks and enhance
project structure.
17 Flowcharts

●​ Understand the purpose and importance of flowcharts in planning

Scratch projects.
●​ Identify the key symbols used in flowcharts and their meanings.
●​ Learn how to create flowcharts for Scratch programs to visualize
script logic.
●​ Apply flowcharts to design structured and efficient Scratch
projects.

18 P1: Guide the Sprite

●​ Learn to use Scratch’s art creation tool to design a custom

backdrop featuring a road and a house.
●​ Understand how to control a sprite’s movement using arrow keys.
●​ Explore the Cartesian coordinate system to position and navigate
the sprite accurately.
●​ Apply event-driven programming by using key press events to
move the sprite in different directions.
●​ Develop an interactive project where the sprite follows a path to
reach a destination.

19 P2: Field Play

●​ Create an interactive soccer game using Scratch.

●​ Learn to use broadcast blocks to trigger events like goal
celebrations and game actions.
●​ Incorporate sound blocks to add cheering, kicking sounds, and
background music for an immersive experience.
●​ Control player movement using arrow keys and program the ball’s
motion.
●​ Apply conditional statements to detect goals and respond with
animations or sound effects.

20 P3: Drawing Platformer

●​ Use the Pen extension in Scratch to draw platforms, creating

paths for the sprite to walk on.
●​ Learn how to detect collisions between the sprite and the drawn
platforms to ensure proper movement.
●​ Implement multi-level gameplay with increasing difficulty across
three levels.
●​ Explore gravity and jumping mechanics to make the platformer
game more realistic.
 ●​ Utilize event blocks to reset levels or progress to the next stage
upon reaching the goal.

21 P4: Restaurant Receipt System

●​ Learn how to use lists to store selected food items and their
prices.
●​ Implement variables to calculate and display the total cost of a
customer's order.
●​ Use operators to add item prices dynamically as selections are
made.
●​ Apply broadcast messages to update the receipt when new items
are added.
●​ Create an interactive ordering system where users can choose
menu items and receive a final bill.

22 Bonus: Video Sensing

●​ Explore the Video Sensing extension in Scratch to create an

interactive game using webcam motion detection.
●​ Design a game where players move their hands to collect falling
donuts.
●​ Implement a scoring system that increases when a donut is
collected.
●​ Add a timer to challenge players to collect as many donuts as
possible before time runs out.

23 Bonus: Build a Piano

●​ Use Scratch’s drawing tools to design a virtual piano with multiple

keys.
●​ Assign sound blocks to each key, playing different piano notes
when pressed.
●​ Add visual effects like color changes or animations when a key is
played.

24 Projects planning

●​ Clearly outline what you want to achieve with your project.

●​ List creative and feasible ideas for your project.
●​ Develop a step-by-step outline of tasks, tools, and resources
needed.

25 Projects building

●​ Work through your project tasks step by step.

●​ Regularly test your project and fix any issues that arise.
●​ Refine your project to ensure it's complete and ready for
presentation.
26 Project presentation

●​ Plan what you’ll say to explain your project clearly and confidently.
●​ Include slides, diagrams, project demo or videos to make your
presentation engaging.
●​ Summarize your project and its importance, leaving a lasting
impression on the audience.