Programming 2: ScratchJr

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This programming unit uses Scratch Jr. An alternative unit using Microsoft Makecode for schools that do not have access to tablet devices is available here.

Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure  will be able to:

  • Explore a new application independently.
  • Explain what the blocks on ScratchJr do and use them for a purpose.
  • Recognise a loop in coding and why it is useful.
  • Use a code to create an animation of an animal moving.
  • Use code to follow and create an algorithm.
  • Program code to run ‘on tap’.
  • Explain the role of the blocks in a program they have created.

Suggested prior learning

Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Using ScratchJr

  • To explore a new application.
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Lesson 2: Creating an animation

  • To create an animation.
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Lesson 3: Making a musical instrument

  • To use characters as buttons.
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Lesson 4: Programming a joke

  • To follow an algorithm.
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Lesson 5: ‘The Three Little Pigs’ algorithms

  • To plan and use code to create an algorithm.
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Key skills

  • Recognising that

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Key knowledge

  • To know

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Key vocabulary

algorithm

animation

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Assessment – Computing Y2: ScratchJr

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Computing: Long-term plans

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Computing: Equipment & resource lists

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Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme

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Cross-curricular opportunities

English: Spoken language, Reading – comprehension

Maths: Geometry – position and direction

Music 

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Programming: Scratch

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