📚 Topic Summary
Unplugged activities are a fantastic way to introduce coding concepts without needing a computer. This activity focuses on ScratchJr, a visual programming language where kids create stories and games by snapping together graphical blocks. By understanding these concepts physically, children develop a strong foundation before even touching a screen. We'll be exploring sequences, loops, and simple events using only paper and imagination!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term to its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| Sequence |
A. A set of instructions that repeat. |
| Loop |
B. A single action or trigger. |
| Event |
C. To do one after another. |
| Bug |
D. Starting point. |
| Start Block |
E. An error in code. |
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
ScratchJr is a visual __________ language where you drag and drop __________. A __________ is a set of actions that follow each other. We can use a __________ to repeat the same actions many times. The little characters are called __________.
Word Bank: sequence, blocks, programming, loop, sprites
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are directing a play. How would you use the concept of 'sequence' to guide the actors on stage?