California Career and Technical Education Standards

• IT.D.D2.1 Know the fundamentals of programming languages and concepts.
• IT.D.D3.2 Know how specifications and codes are developed for new and existing software ap...

California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)

• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical direction...2

• Let's Go to MIT's Website - Hooks / Set

  On the teacher projector as students enter the classroom have MIT's home page up.

  http://www.media.mit.edu/   [Go to Site]

  Now that we know Scratch is not about an itch, let’s go on a field trip to the MIT website and check out Scratch Day.  Before we go let me hear you echo after me:  Scratch is a powerful programming language.  Pass out the worksheet for Lesson 2 so that students can visually see the URL.  Also verbally say the URL and go to the web site using your projector.  Have the students follow along with you as they answer the questions on the worksheet.  Give them 3 minutes to view additional Scratch sample projects on the page 

  • Scratch Lesson 2 Worksheet.docx [ Download ] This document is the Word 2007 version of the handout for the students for Lesson 2
  • Scratch_Lesson_2_Worksheet.pdf [ Download ] This is the PDF version of the handout for the students for Lesson 2
• Establish Relevancy - Group Work

  Student in pairs will turn chairs in opposite directions so that they are shoulder to shoulder while one whisper reads the  1 ^st item in Article “21 ^st Century Skills”.  The student partner will then paraphrase the 1 ^st item and then read item #2; alternating back and forth until all items have been read and paraphrased.   Students will return the article to the designated storage location and then e-mail 5 things they learned from the article or have students add to their daily electronic portfolio. 

  • 21st Century Learning Skills.docx [ Download ] This document lists 9 learning skill in three areas to be successful in the 21st Century.
  • 21st_Century_Learning_Skills.pdf [ Download ] PDF Version: This document lists 9 learning skill in three areas to be successful in the 21st Century.
• Sky is the limit - Design Editor - Guided Practice

  Students will watch the video Design Editor while creating the exact sprite in Scratch.   After the students complete their sprite,have the students do a quick write about what were some easy features to use and what might have been more difficult.  Have the students save this file in their electronic quick write journal.

  • Using the Design Editor to Create Your Own Sprite.wmv [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ] Students will watch this video to learn to use the Scratch Design Editor
• Exploring Design Editor - Independent Practice

  Students will watch the Dinosaur Video and design the dinosaur.  Allow the students to add background and sounds.  Use your now expert students to peer tutor. 

  • dinosaur.wmv [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
• Final 5 - Closure

  Have students wrap up all headphone and put in storage location.  Have the students pick up a small piece of recycled paper and sit back down.  The students will put their name on the paper with the answer to the board question.  Write on the board:  How would learning Scratch help you?  This is their pass out of class as you stand at the door and collect it when the bell rings.

  Alternative:  Have students add to an electronic portfolio or e-mail.

  Last minute Anticipatory Set for next lesson -  Ask the students what they would like to make tomorrow in Scratch?  Although your answers will vary a majority will probably indicate they would like to make a game.  Announce that students will create their first game in Scratch in the next lesson. 

• Teacher_Notes.pdf [ Download ]