Visual Overview
(Suggested visual: Screenshots of project work in Scratch, Minecraft environments, or carnival activities in action.)
Context
About Code Ninjas
Code Ninjas was one of the fastest-growing kids coding franchises, providing a fun and immersive environment for children to learn coding, game development, robotics, and problem-solving skills. Through a structured curriculum, Code Ninjas equipped children with essential skills for the future while making learning a joyful experience.
Example Context for “Code Your Own Cartoons”:
Children brought stories to life through animation, learning the basics of coding as they designed, animated, and shared their original cartoon projects.
(Suggested visual: Illustrations or screenshots of kid-created cartoon projects or animations.)
Course Objectives and Activities
1. Code Your Own Cartoons
Objective: Introduced students to animation and storytelling through Scratch coding.
Activities:
Intro & Icebreaker: 15 minutes of introductions, including “Favorite Cartoon” discussion.
StoryCube Creation: Built story cubes for brainstorming story elements.
Coding Activity in Scratch: Students created animations using motion, sound, and broadcast blocks.
Collaboration Time: Students shared projects and gave constructive feedback.
2. Minecraft for Beginners
Objective: Engaged kids with beginner-level Minecraft Education projects to learn logic, math, and coding.
Activities:
Musical TNT Icebreaker: A Minecraft-themed group activity to engage campers.