The fundamentals of programming will be explored through computational thinking and the use of Scratch. Students will learn how to use the interface, use coordinates to move characters, create animations, and program interactions with the keyboard and mouse. Control structures such as loops and conditions will also be covered. The unit will conclude with an interactive project in which students will apply the concepts they have learned.

Students will delve into video game development in Scratch, working with variables, scores, timers, levels, enemies, and obstacles. Advanced concepts such as collision detection, custom functions, and advanced animations will be introduced. In addition, the creation of local multiplayer games will be explored. As part of their learning, they will develop a basic game that they will then improve through hands-on workshops.

There will be a transition from Scratch to Python, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students will learn basic syntax, control structures, loops, lists, and user interaction. Small Scratch projects will be replicated in Python, and a guided program will be developed to reinforce the logic of textual programming.

Students will apply everything they have learned to the creation of a final project in Scratch, which may be a video game or an advanced animation. They will work on its design, implementation, and progressive improvements with continuous feedback. Finally, they will prepare a presentation to showcase their projects, reflecting on their learning and the next steps in their programming journey.