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Scratch: Block-Based Coding for Primary & Secondary

Visual programming platform making computational thinking accessible to students of all ages and abilities.

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Australian School Resources
5 May 2025 · Year 3-10 · Digital Technologies

Introduction to Scratch

Scratch is MIT's visual programming platform where students drag and drop code blocks to create games, animations, and interactive stories. No typing required—perfect for building programming confidence.

Curriculum Alignment

Scratch teaches sequences, loops, variables, and conditionals—core computational thinking concepts in the Digital Technologies curriculum. Students learn problem-solving and design thinking while creating projects they're proud of.
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Scratch

Free visual programming platform supporting computational thinking from Year 3 onwards.

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Getting Started

Pro tip: Start with Scratch's built-in tutorials. Students gain confidence quickly, then can remix published projects before creating original work.

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