Introduction to Scratch for Educators

Introduction to Scratch for Educators

Primary - Middle

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Overview

In this resource, we present three culturally relevant lessons tailored to Nunavut culture and way of life, designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts of Scratch programming.

Learning Goals

Our learning goals delve into the contextual understanding behind essential Scratch functions, fostering a deeper comprehension of programming principles.

Vocabulary

These lessons are supplemented by a comprehensive vocabulary section to ensure students grasp key terminology.

Background Information

Background information is provided to contextualize each lesson, and can be used as a jumping off point for curriculum links to other topics and subjects. 

Pause, Check, Explore

Interspersed throughout the lessons are pause, check, explore sections, offering both teachers and students opportunities to verify their understanding, explore creative applications, and integrate newfound knowledge into diverse projects.

Additional Resources

We offer a curated selection of support links and other resources from the Scratch community, ensuring ample resources for both educators and learners.