Introduction to Scratch - "My LOLCat"

Six introductory lessons in Scratch using a variation on the “MyLOLCat” Digital Pet game development process - A fun, wholesome, gamified set of practical lessons, designed for engagement and differentiated with lesson plans and additional resources including bespoke worksheets and ready-made game assets.

Outcomes:

Lesson 1
· Create an account for using Scratch.
· Develop basic programs with Block Coding.
· Program sprite movement around the screen.

Lesson 2:
· Import graphics into Scratch.
· Create a pet who can live and die.
· Use sound and different animations to bring it to life.

Lesson 3:
· Understand what Functions are and how to use them.
· Expand understanding of Variables and using them in our code.
· Use Loops in code.

Lesson 4:
· Alter Variables.
· Create interactions.
· Duplicate code.

Lesson 5:
· Use creative Computational Thinking to:
· Develop Game Mechanics.
· Create challenge.
· Balance the game.

Lesson 6:
· Understand the else selection.
· Create output interactions.
· Create random responses.
· Advance use of loops and variables.