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Scratch Guide for Primary Teachers

This document provides an introduction to using Scratch, a visual programming language, in primary schools. It covers the Scratch interface and programming techniques like sequence, selection, repetition, and variables. The document recommends working through a Scratch game tutorial and references guides for teaching computing in the UK national curriculum using resources like the Raspberry Pi Education Manual. Teachers are encouraged to explore Scratch projects on the provided website and ask any questions.

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Scratch Guide for Primary Teachers

This document provides an introduction to using Scratch, a visual programming language, in primary schools. It covers the Scratch interface and programming techniques like sequence, selection, repetition, and variables. The document recommends working through a Scratch game tutorial and references guides for teaching computing in the UK national curriculum using resources like the Raspberry Pi Education Manual. Teachers are encouraged to explore Scratch projects on the provided website and ask any questions.

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Programming Scratch for Primary Schools

Scratch for Primary School Teachers www.penguintutor.com/teachers

Stewart Watkiss

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*roadcast messages

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