| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Computer science |
| What topic | Scratch Junior on iPads |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 28 |
| What curriculum | Australian |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Scratch Junior on iPads
Computer Science
Year/Grade 3
40 minutes
28
Australian Curriculum: Technologies (Digital Technologies)
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Explain the lesson’s objectives and the importance of coding. Provide an overview of Scratch Junior. |
| 2 | Demonstration | 10 mins | Show students how to navigate Scratch Junior. Demonstrate creating a simple project. Use the projector for clarity. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 15 mins | Divide students into small groups. Each group will create a basic story or animation in Scratch Junior using their iPads. |
| 4 | Printable Card Activity | 5 mins | Distribute printable cards to students, instructing them to fill out specific information about their project as they work. |
| 5 | Random Check | 3 mins | Students pass their filled cards back to the teacher for a quick review or random check. Ensure to collect feedback on their understanding. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 2 mins | Recap what they learned. Encourage students to explore Scratch Junior further at home. Outline any upcoming lessons related to coding. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to dive into the world of coding using a fantastic app called Scratch Junior. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know the basics of how to create your very own story or animation. Coding is an essential skill that will help us solve problems and think critically. So, let’s get started!"
"Now, let’s take a look at how we can navigate Scratch Junior. Please pay attention as I show you the main features on the iPad. On the screen, you can see how to create a new project, add characters, and use blocks to make them move. Watch closely as I create a simple project. I’m going to add a character, and then I’ll use some coding blocks to make it move across the screen. Remember, you can ask questions if something isn’t clear!"
"Now it’s your turn! I’m going to divide you into small groups. Each group will work together to create a basic story or animation using Scratch Junior on your iPads. Think about what kind of story you want to tell or what animation you want to create. Make sure to collaborate and share ideas with your teammates. You have 15 minutes to work on this, and I’ll be walking around to help if you need it. Ready, set, go!"
"Alright, everyone! I hope you had fun creating your projects. Now, I'm handing out these printable cards. Each group needs to fill them out with specific information about your project. This includes what your story is about, the characters involved, and what coding blocks you used. Take about 5 minutes to complete these while you finish up any last touches on your project."
"Great job, teams! Now, please pass your filled cards to me for a quick review. I’ll take a moment to look over your work. If I have any questions or feedback, I’ll let you know. Remember, this is a chance for me to understand how you’ve applied what we learned today. Thank you for your participation!"
"Fantastic work today, everyone! Let’s recap what we learned. We explored Scratch Junior, navigated its features, and created our own stories and animations. I encourage you to explore Scratch Junior further at home and try out more projects. Next lesson, we’ll build on what we've learned, so stay tuned! Don’t forget to submit your homework project by our next class, and I can’t wait to see what you create!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students} | - Introduction to Scratch Junior |
| - Importance of coding in problem-solving and critical thinking | ||
| - Overview of lesson objectives: create a story/animation | ||
| 2 | {Image: iPad displaying Scratch Junior} | - Navigating Scratch Junior on iPad |
| - Features: creating a new project, adding characters, using coding blocks | ||
| - Demonstration of creating a simple project | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students working in groups} | - Group Activity Instructions: create a basic story/animation using Scratch Junior |
| - Encourage collaboration and idea-sharing | ||
| - 15 minutes allocated for group work | ||
| 4 | {Image: Printable cards on a table} | - Printable Card Activity: fill in details about your project |
| - Information to include: story content, characters, coding blocks used | ||
| - 5 minutes to complete the cards | ||
| 5 | {Image: Teacher reviewing student work} | - Random Check: review filled cards |
| - Feedback and assessment of projects | ||
| - Recap of the day's learning and encouragement to explore further at home | ||
| - Reminder about homework project submission |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main app we used today for coding? | |
| How can you create a new project in Scratch Junior? | |
| What are coding blocks used for in Scratch Junior? | |
| Can you name a type of character you might add to your project? | |
| What was one thing you learned during the group activity? | |
| What information do you need to include on the printable card? | |
| Why is coding considered an essential skill? | |
| How did you collaborate with your team during the project? | |
| What is one way you can make your character move in Scratch Junior? | |
| What should you do next time after submitting your homework project? |
"Can you explain how you chose your characters for your Scratch Junior project? What made you pick those specific ones?"
"What challenges did you face while using the coding blocks, and how did you overcome them?"
"If you could add one more feature to Scratch Junior, what would it be and how would it enhance your project?"
"Describe a moment during your project creation when you had to work together with your group. How did that collaboration improve your final product?"
"How do you think the skills you learned today in Scratch Junior can help you in other subjects or activities?"