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This module introduces young learners to the fundamentals of programming using Scratch Jr. Through engaging lessons, students explore character movement, background changes, and basic coding concepts like sequencing and looping. Interactive challenges and free play opportunities encourage creativity, problem-solving, and experimentation in a supportive, hands-on environment.

On the Move: Getting Characters in Action	Quiz	Challenge
Dance Party: Make Your Characters Groove	Quiz	Challenge
Double the Fun: Adding a Friend for a Walk	Quiz	Challenge
City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets	Quiz	Challenge
Ready, Set, Race! Programming Speedy Sprites	Quiz	Challenge
Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman	Quiz	Challenge

This module introduces young learners to the fundamentals of programming using Scratch Jr. Through engaging lessons, students explore character movement, background changes, and basic coding concepts like sequencing and looping. Interactive challenges and free play opportunities encourage creativity, problem-solving, and experimentation in a supportive, hands-on environment.

On the Move: Getting Characters in Action	Quiz	Challenge
Dance Party: Make Your Characters Groove	Quiz	Challenge
Double the Fun: Adding a Friend for a Walk	Quiz	Challenge
City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets	Quiz	Challenge
Ready, Set, Race! Programming Speedy Sprites	Quiz	Challenge
Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman	Quiz	Challenge

Curriculum Mapping

See exactly how this course maps to official curriculum specifications

NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.1.1

Living things

S2.1.1 S2.1.2 S2.1.3

Materials

S3.1.1 S3.1.2

Energy and forces

S4.1.1 S4.1.2 S4.1.3

Technology

S5.1.1 S5.1.2

Engineering

S6.1.1

The curriculum does not include official reference codes for individual learning outcomes, so we have assigned a code scheme to make it easier to identify and track coverage.

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Master the basics of Scratch Junior, including creating a project, exploring the interface, and using basic motion blocks.
Develop skills in changing backgrounds and creating unique character routines within Scratch Junior.
Learn to add and control multiple characters, enhancing their interaction within the Scratch Junior environment.
Gain proficiency in controlling character size and movement, including complex tasks like programming a car to drive across a city background.
Understand and apply concepts of character speed control and command sequencing to create interactive scenarios like a race.
Develop advanced programming skills such as looping and repeating actions, and apply these to create complex character movements.

Learning Outcomes

Master the use of basic motion blocks to move characters in Scratch Junior.
Create unique dance routines and change backgrounds in Scratch Junior.
Add a second character and make characters walk together in Scratch Junior.
Programme a car to drive across a city background and resize it in Scratch Junior.
Control character speed, sequence commands, and create an animal race in Scratch Junior.
Programme a spaceman to float in space, repeat actions, and create a 'space dance' in Scratch Junior.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.

iPad/Tablet