Visual programming with Scratch (Years 3-6)
This resource comprises a collection of sample activities that incorporate visual programming (Scratch) into teaching and learning programs. They show the possibilities Scratch offers for integration. The projects are all incomplete and designed to be used as samples for inspiration or modification by teachers.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Scratch |
| Keywords | data collection, data interpretation, specification, algorithms, implementation, DTIF, DTiF, dtif, ACARA |
| Organisation | Australian Government Department of Education |
| Copyright | Australian Government Department of Education, CC BY 4.0 |
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