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>>> y0-3 | Y0-3, or First Experience with ScratchJr | 1+ Lessons (Directed)

• Lesson 1 — Introduction & Modelling

  • Introduce te kāhui o Matariki, share the names of the nine stars, and display them visually for reference

  • Kaiako opens ScratchJr and introduces the interface, the stage, sprites, and block palette, etc.

  • Kaiako models adding a star sprite and attaching a tap-trigger block sequence

  • As a class, attach grow and shrink blocks, repeat to create a twinkling loop, and add the star’s name

  • Run the program together, tapping the green flag and watch the stars twinkle

  • Where time allows, ākonga attempt to replicate the animation on their own tablet with kaiako support

• Lesson 2 — Programming & Sharing

  • Review briefly the ScratchJr interface and stars of Matariki

  • Ākonga complete their own programs, with support, based on the modelling from the previous lesson

  • Run finished programs, sharing and together as a class

    • Kaiako scaffolds testing; does tapping the star result in the right action?

    • Kaiako supports ākonga to debug any issues by thinking critically through problematic outcomes, potential causes, then exploring, applying, and double checking solutions

  • Celebrate the finished programs and twinkling stars; discuss what ākonga learned

>>> y4-6 | Y4-6+ | 1+ Lessons (Guided to Independent)

• Lesson 1 — Introduction & Programming

  • Brief introduction to te kāhui o Matariki, including the names and significance of the nine stars

  • Kaiako introduces and models the Scratch Jr interface briefly, then ākonga set up their own programs

  • Ākonga test each part of their program; does each trigger result in the right action?

  • Ākonga debug any issues by thinking through the problem and exploring solutions, with support

  • As time allows, encourage groups to share their finished interactive maps, celebrate success, discuss debugging experiences and what ākonga learned, and review the significance of each star

• Lesson 2 — Extension & Sharing

  • Review briefly the ScratchJr interface and stars of Matariki

  • Ākonga have time to program

    • Unfinished groups complete their programs

    • Capable groups challenge themselves to extend the activity, like expanding their animation to include all nine stars of Matariki, or including sound recording elements from the related Interactive Star Map activity

  • Share finished programs, celebrate success, reflect on what was challenging about the programming, and what was learned about the stars of Matariki>