Junior Coders Camp

Lesson1: Basics features of programming

• Variables:
• Operators:
• Events:
• Conditions:
• Functions:
• Sequences:
• Debugging:.
• Input/Output:

Lesson 2& 3Algorithms: Step by Step Instructions.

Task : Write an algorithm of your daily routine./Running robot through the maze

Basic Animation Development

Objective: Introduce basic programming concepts and develop problem-solving skills.

Introduction to Flow charts

Symbols of flow chart:

• Start/ end
• Input/output
• Decision

Task: Draw a flow chart of your daily routine.

Lesson 3:Introduction to Scratch

1. • Overview of the Scratch interface
   • Creating your first Scratch project
   • Understanding sprites and the stage

• Overview of the Scratch Interface:

• Explore the Scratch interface and identify key areas: the stage, sprite list, blocks palette, and scripting area.
• Understand how to add and manage sprites and backdrops.

• Creating Your First Scratch Project:

• Create a new project in Scratch.
• Save and name your project appropriately.

• Understanding Sprites and the Stage:

• Add multiple sprites (characters) to your project.
• Add a backdrop to set the scene for your story.
• Position the sprites on the stage.

Task: Add your first sprite

Lesson 4: Basic Movement and Looks

1. • Moving sprites using motion blocks
   • Changing sprite costumes
   • Creating simple animations

• Moving the Sprite:

• Choose a sprite and use motion blocks to make it move across the screen from left to right.
• Use the glide block to create a smooth movement.

• Changing Costumes:

• Add at least two different costumes to the sprite.
• Use the next costume block to change the sprite’s appearance as it moves.

• Creating Simple Animations:

• Make the sprite perform a simple action when it reaches the center of the screen, such as spinning or jumping.
• Use the repeat block to create a looped animation for the action.

Task: Move your Sprite 10 steps forward.

Lesson 5: Loops and Conditionals

1. • Understanding loops (forever, repeat, repeat until)
   • Understanding angles
   • Understanding with pen tool

Task1: Forever (Create a cat sprite who will move in a square forever)

Task 2: Repeat(Create a cat sprite to draw square 0r triangle)

Task 3: Repeat until(Make a Sprite Move Until It Reaches a Target)

Objective: Learn about coordinates, broadcast messages, and create a simple game.

Lessons 1:

1. • Using conditionals (if, if-else) for decision making

Task1: If( Create a sprite when green flag pressed it glides to any position)

Task 2: if -else (create a variable, if its >50 than say it’s a big number else say smaller number)

Lesson 2: Interactive Animations

1. • Responding to user inputs (keyboard and mouse events)
   • Creating interactive stories

Task: Create a simple animated story using loops and conditionals.

Lesson 3: Coordinate System

1. • Understanding the Scratch coordinate system
   • Positioning sprites using X and Y coordinates

Task 1: Move a sprite to a specific position of X coordinate

Task 2 : Move a Sprite to a specific position of Y Coordinate

Lesson 4: Broadcast Messages

1. • Using broadcast and when I receive blocks
   • Coordinating actions between sprites

Task 1: Broadcasting a message to start a game sequence in Scratch.

Lesson 5: Creating a Bounce Game

1. • Designing a game where a ball bounces off walls
   • Adding controls to move paddles

Game of the Week: Develop a bounce game where players control paddles to keep a ball in play.

Objective: Learn about interlinking concepts with broadcast and cloning to create complex games.

Lessons:

Lesson 1: Advanced Broadcasting

• Learn to switch between different game stages (start, play, game over) using broadcasts.
• Practice using broadcasts to control when game elements appear or change.

Lesson 2: Cloning

• Understand how cloning lets you create many copies of a sprite.
• Experiment with making multiple sprites that act independently but use the same scripts.

Lesson 3: Enhancing Game Mechanics

• Add scoring to your game to keep track of points.
• Use timers to add challenges like timed levels or countdowns for special events.

Lesson 4: Advanced Broadcasting Techniques

• Practice sending messages between sprites to make them work together.
• Coordinate actions in your game using broadcasts for more complex interactions.

Lesson 5: Integrating Cloning and Advanced Mechanics

• Combine cloning with game features like creating dynamic obstacles or power-ups.
• Explore adding randomness to your game, like random enemy behaviors or changing game elements.

Project: Create a shooting game where cloned enemies appear and the player has to shoot them down.

Objective: Dive into game design principles and explore AI concepts using Scratch.

Lessons:

1. Introduction to Game Design
   • Basic principles of game design
   • Storyboarding and planning your game
2. AI Concepts in Scratch
   • Understanding AI basics (e.g., decision-making, randomness)
   • Creating simple AI behaviors (e.g., enemies following the player)
3. Implementing AI in Games
   • Enhancing games with AI elements
   • Balancing difficulty and player experience
4. Final Game Project
   • Designing and developing a complete game
   • Incorporating all learned concepts (animations, broadcasts, cloning, AI)

Project: Design and develop a complete game incorporating advanced elements like AI, with a clear storyline and polished mechanics.

Additional Activities:

• Code Review Sessions:
  • Weekly review sessions to discuss projects and provide feedback
• Challenge Tasks:
  • Extra tasks for advanced learners to push their understanding further
• Showcase Day:
  • Presenting completed games to peers, teachers, and parents

Tools and Resources:

• Scratch Account:
  • Ensure all students have a Scratch account to save their work