Here's the link to the version of Scratch for Windows we'll be using in this course
Here's a downloadable pdf of the whole scheme of work.
Lesson Plan for our first lesson.
What: Find out how Scratch scripts work
How: Telling bad jokes
Why: Get used to using sequences of instructions
What: Find out how sprites and costumes work
How: By making characters move
Why: So we understand what sprites can do
Here is the lesson plan for our third session.
What: Find out how to repeat instructions
How: Using Loops (forever and repeat)
Why: So we can run simple instructions lots of times
What: Make a simple game
How: Using Scratch
Why: Learn basic control routines
Complete the following in any order you like!
What: Learn how to do more in Scratch
How: By completing a racing game
Why: So we can create more interesting games
Download the .sb file of the racing game here
Here are the instructions for the racing game
Handy powerpoint here