Coding: Scratch Intermediate (Virtual - Group B)

These classes are built around Scratch, a project of the MIT Media Lab, which is a simple yet powerful programming language developed at MIT that uses color-coded blocks that appeal to young students.  Scratch is the most popular language for young programmers, with about seven million users around the world.

After an introductory course in Scratch, students should feel comfortable with the basic blocks and the ability to visualize their game progress from the initial concept to its final product. ​This course is designed to introduce more advanced Scratch coding concepts, such as custom blocks, to students as they start designing and implementing more complex games and projects.

Many of the projects for this level focus on more real-world topics and functions, and tend to involve more math and logic. Some of the projects will require students to work with less direct instruction which encourages more problem solving and critical thinking. We are beginning to dive into the world of programming with real-world applications with an allowance for artistic freedom in their game design.

* Current Students: this class is recommended to AlphaMinds students who have completed Scratch Beginners II-III course in the previous school year.

** New Students: this class is recommended to students who have some previous experience with Scratch coding, have mastered the use of its basic functions/coding blocks and are looking to improve their coding skills and apply them to creating more complex games.