This Autumn 2 unit is currently being updated and a new version will be available on Friday 20th October 2024.
Scratch is a project of the Scratch Foundation, in collaboration with the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is available for free athttps://scratch.mit.edu.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
Iterate ideas, testing and changing throughout the lesson. Explain what the basic commands do.
Explain how their program links to the theme. Include a loop in their work. Correct their own simple mistakes.
Explain their scene in the story. Link musical concepts to their scene. Include a repeat and explain its function to enhance music.
Code a piece of music that combines a variety of structures. Use loops in their programming.
Recognise that programming music is a way to apply their skills
Suggested prior learning
Archived unit: Programming 1: Further coding with Scratch
There is also a “Sonic Pi” version of this unit available.
Music – appreciate and understand a wide range of music. Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts. Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes.
English: Reading – identifying and discussing themes and convention. Making comparisons within and across books.