The sections that follow include a just few examples of how Scratch can be used in different areas of the curriculum. As we (teachers and students) grow in our understanding and use of Scratch, new examples will be added as we explore! What curriculum expectations do you think that the examples below bring alive?
Make sure to try remixing the examples below to discover what the math/science/art is behind the concept presented! Try having students use them. You could also remix the examples to include "bugs" which students would have to fix in order for the script to work properly. Remixing and debugging are great ways to learn!
Make sure to try remixing the examples below to discover what the math/science/art is behind the concept presented! Try having students use them. You could also remix the examples to include "bugs" which students would have to fix in order for the script to work properly. Remixing and debugging are great ways to learn!
Math
Geometry
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Use Scratch to model concepts that your students are learning or already know. This program was created to explore geometric shapes and how to code them. Remember, geometry is more than just naming!
Can you guess which shape will be made by each script before you click its green flag? Remix the shapes by changing the side lengths, number of sides, and rotation angles. Please note: For this program the intent it to click on each script to see its results. Clicking on the green flag on the top right hand side of the window will not produce the desired effects. You need to visit the link to project page below. For the complete project page visit https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/103003027/ |
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Use Scratch to explore geometric patterns and rotations!
Click on the green flag to see the beauty of the use of repetition through loops and rotations to take a simple code for a shape and repeat it to make designs. For the complete project page visit: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/95038584/ |
Patterning and Algebra
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Use Scratch to solve and model patterning problems! This was created to model the answer to a problem in the Nelson Math textbook grade 4 Chapter 1.
"If Manitok has 15 small rocks, does he have enough to build 6 inukshuks like the block model?" The triangle pattern blocks are used to model small rocks. For the complete project page visit https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/97767647/ |
Number Sense and Numeration
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Use Scratch to code programs that explore basic numeration concepts in ways that make the concept visible! Having students create projects like this helps them dig deeper into what the concept is at its conceptual roots.
Click on the green flag to build an array using two factors that you input. |
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Use Scratch to create models that can be used for guided teaching or for student exploration! After you click the green flag, hover over a number and its multiples up to 100 will be highlighted. This program is a great way to visually explore the patterns
For the complete project page visit: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/101253417/ Credit: jgordan50 for the interactive hundred chart |
Probability
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Use Scratch to explore and recreate classic mathematical theories! The green flag will set Pascal's classic probability experiment in motion. It will continue until you click the stop button.
Spinners, coin flips, and rolling dice are all possibilities with Scratch! |
Science
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Use Scratch to explore science concepts like molecular movement. When you click the green flag, the molecules will begin to move. Slide the bar to raise or lower the heat to see how molecules react.
For the complete project page visit https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/86300487/ Credit: CinnamonEinstein11 |
Art
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Use Scratch to express your artist and creative ideas so that they can be shared with others! This project is inspired by the music of Brian Eno and beauty of the falling snow on.
Click on each snowflake to watch and hear them float. Typing a , b, c, d, e will stop one of the flakes from floating. For the complete project page visit https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/93632060/#editor |