Unit 4: Coding for Creativity
(Grades 7-8)
Coding for Creativity
Unit Description
This unit dives into the creative side of coding! Students will explore how programming languages can be used to create interactive stories, animations, and even simple games. Through engaging activities and projects, they'll learn basic coding concepts while unleashing their imaginations and expressing themselves through code.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of coding as a tool for creativity.
- Identify basic elements of interactive storytelling and animation
- Utilize fundamental coding structures like variables, loops, and conditionals.
- Apply coding skills to create interactive stories, animations, or simple games.
- Develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills
- Foster creative expression and collaboration.
