Digital Creation Lab

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This module introduces students to coding through a series of interactive Scratch projects. Learners will develop skills in game design, simulations, and creative programming by building language translators, autonomous car models, and engaging games. Each lesson offers step-by-step guidance, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Translate	Quiz	Challenge
Shark Swim	Quiz	Challenge
Autonomous Car	Quiz	Challenge
Pattern Creator	Quiz	Challenge
Attack of the Dots	Quiz	Challenge
Rocket Lander	Quiz	Challenge
Scratch Platformer	Quiz	Challenge
Build Battles

This module introduces students to coding through a series of interactive Scratch projects. Learners will develop skills in game design, simulations, and creative programming by building language translators, autonomous car models, and engaging games. Each lesson offers step-by-step guidance, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Translate	Quiz	Challenge
Shark Swim	Quiz	Challenge
Autonomous Car	Quiz	Challenge
Pattern Creator	Quiz	Challenge
Attack of the Dots	Quiz	Challenge
Rocket Lander	Quiz	Challenge
Scratch Platformer	Quiz	Challenge
Build Battles

Curriculum Mapping

See exactly how this course maps to official curriculum specifications

NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.4.1

Living things

S2.4.1 S2.4.2 S2.4.3

Materials

S3.4.1 S3.4.2 S3.4.3

Energy and forces

S4.4.1 S4.4.2 S4.4.3

Technology

S5.4.1 S5.4.2 S5.4.3

Engineering

S6.4.1

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

Develop proficiency in using Scratch to create interactive projects, including games and language translators.
Understand and apply coding concepts such as variables, loops, and collision detection in Scratch projects.
Gain skills in designing and animating sprites, creating backdrops, and controlling sprite movements in Scratch.
Learn to manipulate tools and extensions in Scratch, such as the pen tool, Translate, and Text to Speech.
Enhance creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through hands-on coding challenges and game development.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a language translator using Scratch, incorporating Translate and Text to Speech extensions, variables, and interactive elements.
Create an engaging 'Shark Swim' game using Scratch, mastering sprite control, animation, collision detection, and game loop establishment.
Program an autonomous car using Scratch, understanding autonomous vehicle operation, sprite manipulation, track design, and autonomous navigation.
Design unique patterns using Scratch, utilising the pen tool, variables, and pen colour and size manipulation.
Construct an interactive game using Scratch, controlling a coloured disc, cloning attacking dots, and detecting dot colours.
Develop a rocket landing game using Scratch, programming gravity, rocket movement, animations, and fuel limits.
Create a platformer game using Scratch, designing characters, creating platforms, controlling character movements, and adding effects.
Engage in build battles, demonstrating problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling code challenges.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

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

Chromebook/Laptop/PC

iPad/Tablet