Exploring Games in Scratch

WATCH THIS QUICK 2 MIN TUTORIAL
Start this Lesson
prerequisites
None! Start where you are!
age group
9-12
Digital Skills

This free coding lesson introduces students to core programming concepts through game design in Scratch. Learners explore how variables, timers, and operators influence gameplay as they dissect and remix an existing game. By working through interactive challenges, they’ll experiment with modifying scores, adjusting timers, and extending quiz content to deepen their understanding of how code drives game mechanics. Designed for classroom or individual use, this engaging lesson encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity while reinforcing computational thinking. Ideal for introducing game design and logic, this lesson equips students with real-world coding skills in a fun, accessible way.