ScratchMaths Module 1
In the Day 2 sessions, we will work through Module 1 of the ScratchMaths Curriculum Materials. Module 1 is split into four separate investigation activities. The different investigations are described below and the links to relevant files for each investigation are listed under the Files headings.
We recommend that you download all of the materials at the start of Day 2, however:
Download all the ScratchMaths Module 1 materials
The Module 1 Materials were developed by the UCL ScratchMaths team and are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
Investigation 1: Moving, Turning and Stamping
About
In this investigation you will learn how to:
- create a symmetrical pattern with Sprites and the stamp block
- use the move and turn blocks with the stamp block to make patterns
- save a picture of a pattern to a file
- identify when scripts can be simplified
Files
- Classroom Presentation (PDF Presentation or Powerpoint Presentation)
- Tile Stamp Scratch Program (1-Tile_stamp.sb2)
- Tile Turn Scratch Program (1-Tile_turn.sb2)
- Tile Move Scratch Program (1-Tile_move.sb2)
Investigation 2: Repeating and Alternating Patterns
About
In this investigation you will learn how to:
- run a script several times with a repeat block
- use the next costume block to change a Sprite’s costume
- create patterns by using the stamp block and alternating a Sprite’s costumes
Files
- Classroom Presentation (PDF Presentation or Powerpoint Presentation)
- Tile Repeat Scratch Program (1-Tile_repeat.sb2)
Investigation 3: Creating Circular Rose Patterns
About
In this investigation you will learn how to:
- create circular patterns from the central point
- combine different rose patterns together
- interpret scripts for drawing rose patterns and predict their results
- use the switch costume to block to make a variety of rose patterns
Files
- Classroom Presentation (PDF Presentation or Powerpoint Presentation)
- Pattern Algorithms video (1-Pattern algorithms.mov)
- Rose Patterns Program (1-Rose_patterns.sb2)
Investigation 4: Defining your own Pattern Blocks
About
In this investigation you will learn how to:
- define and use custom blocks
- combine custom blocks with repetition and other custom blocks to create more complex patterns
Files
- Classroom Presentation (PDF Presentation or Powerpoint Presentation)
- Rose Patterns Program (1-Rose_patterns.sb2)