Learn

Sign Language

With Scratch

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Let’s Code! Notes for Teachers
This coding lesson has been designed to meet the following Math Coding expectations:

1. Solve problems and create computational representations of mathematical situations by

writing and executing code, including code that involves sequential, concurrent,
repeating, and nested events.

2. Solve problems and create computational representations of mathematical situations by

writing and executing efficient code, including code that involves conditional
statements and other control structures.

3. Read and alter existing code, including code that involves conditional statements and
other control structures, and describe how changes to the code affect the outcomes and
the efficiency of the code.

Students will be using Scratch, a free block coding program designed by educators at MIT for
students to develop a strong foundation in coding. www.scratch.mit.edu

*This project links to a short tutorial video which teaches your students the coding
concepts and blocks required to complete each project.

Students are encouraged to apply the coding skills learned in the videos provided in new and
creative ways to enhance and individualize their science projects.

Terms of Use: The following project is for you to use with your students. If you have questions,
please feel free to send me a message through TpT Students Learn to Code:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Students-Learn-To-Code

Use and make copies for personal classroom use by a single teacher.

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Additional Learning: For students/classes new to coding, or who might need a refresher,
teachers are encouraged to use the Grade 3-8 Coding Projects @ Students Learn to Code:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Students-Learn-To-Code

Grades 3-8 Ontario Science and Math Coding Units designed specifically for the Ontario
curriculum and Ontario students:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Students-Learn-To-Code

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 Let’s Code!
Learn American Sign Language!

Student’s Coding Task: Finish coding the American Sign Language Scratch project and
learn to sign all of the letters of the alphabet.
YouTube @ Pekka Reinio Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/uxg42kjtVJY

If you have a Scratch account, click the remix button on the American Sign
Language Scratch project: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/910798843/
Finish coding the remaining letters of the alphabet
using the following example:

“When n key pressed, switch costume to 14”

Make sure to test out the spacebar feature!

Be creative and use some of your own ideas to enhance the project!