Please note
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
Lesson 2: Creating an animation
Lesson 3: Making a musical instrument
Lesson 4: Programming a joke
Lesson 5: ‘The Three Little Pigs’ algorithms
Key skills
- Recognising that
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Key knowledge
- To know
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
animation
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Unit resources
Knowledge Organiser: Computing – Y2 Scratch JR
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display: Programming 2: ScratchJr
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Programming 2: ScratchJr unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language, Reading – comprehension
Maths: Geometry – position and direction
Music
Suggested next steps
Programming: Scratch
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