This lesson plan introduces students to the programming language Scratch. The learning objectives are for students to recognize Scratch controls and apply them appropriately in a test project. Students will work through a PowerPoint to create a basic Scratch project using different controls. Higher-ability students will be encouraged to improve on the basic project and evaluate problem areas and solutions. The lesson concludes with students sharing their projects and discussing improvements and control usage.

1. Lesson Plan – Lesson One
Teacher:
Lesson: Introduction to ‘Scratch’ Date: Class:
Attainment Targets Programme of Study
Level 3 -
Level 4 -
Level 5 -
Functional Skills
Literacy Numeracy ICT
Personal Learning and Thinking objectives SEAL objectives
Learning objectives (WALT)
All - To recognise the different controls available from ‘Scratch’ and use these appropriately. Identify and
Select.
Most – To be able to apply the appropriate controls to their work and recognise what controls would be best
used, Review.
Some –To complete a ‘Scratch’ test project and evaluate problem areas and discuss how different controls
could solve these. Organise and check accuracy. Fit for purpose/audience.
Learning Outcomes (WILF)
All will have used ‘Scratch’ and attempted to used some controls whilst working through the PowerPoint.
Most will have explored the use of a variety of controls.
Some will have completed the scratch project and evaluated the use of different controls.
TIBS:
To improve your searching skills so you can make a presentation directed at a particular audience.
Potential Errors and Misconceptions
Using different controls for different ‘Sprites’ can sometimes become confusing. Pupils therefore need to be
reminded to monitor this and not put in extra controls which will out-weigh another.

2. Strategies for Differentiation (highlight if Resources (highlight if used)
used)
Photocopying texts flashcards TV
Task Response/recording Resources
DVD ICT screen PowerPoint presentation
Support Outcome Grouping Pairing
Other:
Other (state)
Storyboard outline.
Differentiation: Presentation (Teacher)
Pupils will be working through this at their own
pace. Pupils of higher ability should be
encouraged to make improvements on the basic
project.
Literacy/Numeracy/other Links Assessment Strategies to Enhance Learning
Literacy: reading: 2.2 a, d writing: 2.3, a Question and answer.
Numeracy: Q1 How can we make the ball bounce higher?
Citizenship: Q2 Which controls can we use to change the direction
of the ball?
Classroom Organisation Use of Support Staff
Whole discussion Allocated staff support the following students:
Pair (ability) work EAL:
SEN:
Behaviour:
Extension Work Homework
To evaluate how improvements can be made to
the basic project and why this would be an Experiment with ‘Scratch’ at home and look at other
improvement. project ideas online if possible
Key Vocabulary: Controls, Sprite, Sequence

4. Lesson Outline
Name: Subject: ICT
Class: NC Year: Date:
Teaching and Learning Activities
Check uniform as students enter classroom in orderly manner.
(10:00 – 10:05) Bell Activity
5 mins
Pupils will have cards on their tables with instructions on how to make a cup of tea. They
will be asked to put these into order.
(10:05 – 10:15) Starter Activity
10 mins
Pupils will be introduced to the programme ‘Scratch’ by the teacher. The teacher will show
pupils some existing projects from the ‘scratch’ website to show the pupils what can be
achieved through the programme. They will be told that throughout the next six lessons,
they will be working on their own project. The teacher will model how to access the
programme and where the PowerPoint can be found for the pupils to work through.
(10:15 – 10:50) Main Activity
35 mins
Pupils will work through the PowerPoint to create a basic project. This will help the pupils
become used to the different controls and how to use them appropriately. If the pupils
successfully complete the basic project, they should be asked to attempt to improve the
project through the use of different controls. The pupils who have done this can then
evaluate what they did to improve the project and why they think this is better.
Plenary
(10:50 – 11:00)
10 mins Pupils will be shown by the teacher what their finished projects should look like. If pupils
have improved on the basic project, they should be encouraged to share this with the rest
of the class. The teacher will also model an improved project and ask pupils to state why
they believe it is an improvement and guess at what controls have been used.
Students dismissed in an orderly manner.