Welcome to my TES shop! I am a subject leader for ICT & Computer Science, creating and sharing resources to support teachers in delivering ICT, Computer Science, Computational Thinking and the Digital Competence Framework. For more resources, visit robbotresources.com
email: robbotresources@outlook.com
Welcome to my TES shop! I am a subject leader for ICT & Computer Science, creating and sharing resources to support teachers in delivering ICT, Computer Science, Computational Thinking and the Digital Competence Framework. For more resources, visit robbotresources.com
email: robbotresources@outlook.com
Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Part 1: Sequencing
This resource is the first in a series of five lessons that introduces students to the concepts of programming in Scratch.
This comprehensive resource provides a teacher PowerPoint and a student workbook, integrating theoretical concepts with practical programming activities in Scratch. Designed for KS3 learners, this resource introduces the fundamental programming technique of sequencing, ensuring that students understand the importance of placing actions in the correct order while developing hands-on coding skills.
What’s Included?
Teacher PowerPoint:
Professionally designed, easy-to-follow slides to guide lesson delivery.
Engaging starter activity (Human Robots) to demonstrate sequencing through real-life simulation.
Clear explanations, practical examples, and reflection questions to consolidate learning.
Student Workbook:
Scaffolded tasks aligned with the lesson objectives.
Space for students to document their work, including screenshots of completed Scratch projects.
Challenges and extensions to stretch learners, including opportunities for creativity in animation.
Practical Scratch Activities:
Task 1: The Counting Cat – Introduces sequencing through simple counting.
Task 2: The Roaming Robot – Explores X/Y coordinates and movement.
Task 3: Making Shapes – Develops geometric understanding through Scratch programming.
Task 4: Create an Animation – Encourages students to design their own animated sequences using broadcast blocks.
Why choose this resource?
Accessible for Non-Specialists:
The step-by-step guidance and ready-made resources ensure that even teachers without a programming background can confidently deliver the lesson.
Engaging for Students:
By combining theory, real-life analogies, and interactive Scratch tasks, students are kept motivated and engaged throughout the lesson.
Differentiated Learning:
Tasks cater to a range of abilities, with clear pathways for both foundational understanding and advanced exploration.
Builds Computational Thinking:
Helps students develop essential problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and algorithmic thinking, laying a strong foundation for further programming studies.
Why You Will Love It!
This resource isn’t just a lesson plan; it’s a complete teaching toolkit. The clear, professional design saves valuable preparation time, while the focus on creativity and real-world connections ensures students grasp both the how and the why of sequencing.
Empower your students to think like programmers and create their first coding projects with confidence. Download this resource today and transform your programming lessons into engaging, hands-on experiences!
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Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Part 5: Iteration
This resource is the fourth in a series of five lessons that introduces students to the concepts of programming in Scratch.
This resource equips students with essential debugging skills, a critical aspect of programming. Designed for KS3 learners, this resource includes a teacher PowerPoint and a student workbook, blending theory with practical programming activities to help students detect and correct coding errors. By working through realistic debugging scenarios in a game development context, students gain hands-on experience in identifying and resolving both syntax and logic errors.
What’s Included?
Teacher PowerPoint:
Engaging slides that introduce debugging concepts and common error types (syntax and logic errors).
Starter activity (Find the Errors!) to challenge students in identifying mistakes in a real-world context.
Examples from Grace Hopper’s debugging story to connect historical and modern programming practices.
Student Workbook:
Structured tasks aligned with the PowerPoint for guided learning.
Sections for students to document their progress, including screenshots of corrected code.
Reflection questions to consolidate understanding and prepare for assessments.
Practical Debugging Activities - Fix the game SPACE WARS! :
Task 1: Broken Controls - Fix the game controls using debugging techniques to ensure smooth gameplay.
Task 2: Broken Laser - Correct the logic controlling the player’s laser cannon functionality.
Task 3: You Just Can’t Win! - Resolve issues preventing players from winning despite completing objectives.
Task 4: Sound Problems - Debug mismatched sound effects to enhance the game’s audio experience.
Task 5: Photon Blast - Solve advanced errors with the special weapon’s launching mechanism for the final game release.
How This Resource Supports Educators
Accessible for All Teachers:
Comprehensive guidance ensures that even non-specialist teachers can deliver lessons confidently.
Real-World Relevance:
Debugging tasks are framed within a realistic game development scenario, motivating students to learn by solving authentic problems.
Promotes Key Skills:
Encourages logical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, essential for future programming challenges.
Engages Students:
Interactive tasks and the Scratch game-based approach make learning fun and relatable for learners of all abilities.
Why You Will Love It!
This resource transforms debugging from a daunting task into an engaging learning opportunity. It provides a time-saving, ready-to-use package that combines professional-quality materials with creative coding challenges, fostering student confidence and competence in programming.
Prepare your students to think like real developers! Download this dynamic debugging lesson today and help them master the essential skill of identifying and correcting errors in code.
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Ultimate Scratch Programming Bundle: From Basics to Game Development!
Take your students on a complete journey through programming with this comprehensive bundle, combining the Introduction to Programming with Scratch series and the exciting Game Design Unit.
This all-in-one resource equips learners with essential coding skills and culminates in a creative, real-world project where students become junior game developers for Scratchy Studios.
Perfect for KS3 learners, this bundle delivers everything needed to build confidence, foster computational thinking, and inspire a love for coding.
What’s Included?
Introduction to Programming with Scratch Lessons
Sequencing: Learn the importance of running instructions in the correct order.
Selection: Master decision-making with if-else statements and logic operators.
Variables: Discover how to store, update, and retrieve data dynamically.
Iteration: Simplify code with loops to perform repeated actions efficiently.
Debugging: Detect and fix errors, ensuring programs run smoothly.
Game Design Unit
Build on the foundational skills learned in the introductory lessons by designing and creating a fully functional Scratch game.
Includes concept development, game planning, coding, testing, and debugging to complete a professional-style project.
Teacher PowerPoints
Professional slides to guide lesson delivery for each concept and the game design project.
Includes detailed explanations, real-world examples, and engaging starter activities.
Student Workbooks
Scaffolded worksheets to support every stage of learning, from coding basics to game design.
Space for students to document progress, evaluate their work, and showcase their creativity.
Practical Scratch Tasks
Links to interactive Scratch projects that reinforce each programming concept and allow students to apply their skills immediately.
Why You Will Love It!
All-in-One Solution:
Combines foundational lessons with a capstone project, providing a complete programming curriculum.
Engaging and Accessible:
Designed for all learners, from beginners to those ready for advanced challenges.
Scaffolding ensures even non-specialist teachers can deliver high-quality lessons.
Real-World Application:
Framed within the Scratchy Studios storyline, students experience programming in a meaningful and creative context.
Time-Saving:
Fully prepared resources save hours of planning while offering professional-quality content.
Key Learning Outcomes
By completing this bundle, students will:
Master core programming concepts: sequencing, selection, variables, iteration, and debugging.
Apply their skills to design and develop a fully functional game in Scratch.
Gain confidence in problem-solving and computational thinking.
Give your students the ultimate programming experience with this complete Scratch bundle! From mastering the basics to designing their first game, this resource is all you need to inspire the next generation of coders. Download today and start the journey!
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Computer Game Design with Scratch
This follow-on resource from the Introduction to Programming with Scratch series takes your students on an exciting journey as they step into the role of junior game developers at Scratchy Studios. Designed to consolidate and expand on the foundational programming skills learned in sequencing, selection, variables, iteration, and debugging, this unit challenges students to apply their knowledge creatively by designing and developing their very own Scratch game!
What’s Included?
Lessons:
Part 1 - Generating ideas
Part 2 - Design
Part 3 - Game creation
Part 4 - Testing
Teacher PowerPoints:
Detailed slides to guide students through the process of game design, from initial concepts to a completed project.
Step-by-step support to help teachers at each stage of the game creation process.
Student Workbook:
Structured worksheets to guide students through brainstorming, planning, and implementing their game ideas.
Sections to document progress and evaluate completed projects.
Practical Tasks:
Concept Development: Students generate unique game ideas, considering elements like storyline, gameplay mechanics, and objectives.
Game Planning: Learners design game flowcharts, sprite interactions, and logic using programming concepts from earlier lessons.
Game Implementation: Students build their game in Scratch, incorporating advanced techniques such as loops, variables, and broadcast messages.
Testing and Debugging: Students refine their game through alpha and beta testing, applying debugging skills to polish their project.
Final Showcase: A celebration of creativity where students present their completed games to peers or a wider audience.
Why You Will Love It
Builds on Prior Learning:
Consolidates core programming techniques, ensuring students are confident and capable in applying their knowledge.
Encourages Creativity and Problem-Solving:
Empowers students to think like developers, fostering computational thinking and innovative design.
Real-World Relevance:
Framed as a professional project at Scratchy Studios, students engage with the material in a meaningful, career-focused context.
Supports Differentiation:
Suitable for all abilities, with clear scaffolding for beginners and opportunities for advanced learners to showcase their skills.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Design and implement a complete game using Scratch.
Consolidate their understanding of sequencing, selection, iteration, variables, and debugging.
Apply problem-solving and creative thinking to real-world programming challenges.
Take your students’ programming skills to the next level! Download this engaging, hands-on game design unit today and watch them transform into confident, creative junior game developers!
