Where Kids Stop Playing Games and Start Building Them
The Electrobot Junior Scratch Programming module turns curious 10 to 14 year olds into confident young coders through 45 days of guided, project-based learning. No prior coding experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to build.
Aligned with NEP 2020's experiential learning framework
Powered by MIT Scratch — the world's most widely used coding platform for children
70% hands-on, 30% theory — built around how kids actually learn
Trainer-to-student ratio of 1:8 for personal mentorship
Direct progression into Arduino, IoT and Robotics modules
Program Highlights
Start Your Learning Journey With Confidence
- Course Overview
- Course Objective
- Learning Outcomes
- Who Should Enroll
- What's Included in This Module
- Industry & Job Connect
Most kids today consume more screen time in a week than their parents did in a year. Electrobot Junior's Scratch Programming and Logic Building module flips that equation. Instead of watching games, students start designing them. Instead of passively scrolling, they're writing the logic, drawing the sprites, composing the sounds, and shipping their own playable creations.
This module is the second checkpoint in the Electrobot Junior journey — a 45-day deep dive into block-based programming using MIT's Scratch platform. Over nine progressively challenging weeks, learners move from drawing flowcharts on paper to designing original multi-level games complete with story arcs, scoring systems, broadcasts, and game-over screens.
What Makes This Module Different
There are dozens of Scratch tutorials online. What's missing almost everywhere is structured progression, mentor-led debugging, and a project-first pedagogy that respects a child's natural curiosity. Electrobot Junior fills exactly that gap. Every concept introduced in a 15-minute theory segment is immediately reinforced in a 45-minute lab activity. Every Friday, students pair up for collaborative builds. Every two weeks, they ship a mini project that becomes part of a growing portfolio.
By Day 45, your child won't just know what a variable is. They'll have used variables to keep score, broadcasts to coordinate sprites, custom blocks to organize their own code, and conditionals to design game-over logic — and they'll have a polished three-level game to show for it.
Real-World Industry Applications
- Edtech & game-based learning: every major edtech platform is built on logic identical to what students learn here
- Animation & digital media: storyboarding and sprite-based animation are the same skills used in studios
- Industrial automation: the if-then-else logic that drives Scratch games is the same logic that runs PLCs in factories
- Robotics: state machines, sensing and event-driven code translate directly into Module 4's robot programming
- Mobile app development: the broadcast-event model is the same pattern used in iOS and Android apps
The Beginner-to-Advanced Journey
Week 1 starts on paper, with flowcharts and algorithm puzzles. By Week 3, students are controlling sprites with keyboard input. By Week 5, they're tracking scores and creating game-over states. By Week 8, they're using broadcasts to coordinate multi-sprite adventures. By Week 9, they're standing in front of parents and peers, demoing their original capstone game.
By the end of this 45-day module, your child will be able to:
Technical Skills Mastered
- Build interactive animations, stories and games from scratch — pun intended
- Read, modify and debug another programmer's Scratch project confidently
- Translate a written problem statement into a working visual program
- Apply event-driven programming patterns used across modern app development
- Use Scratch extensions including pen, music, video sensing and text-to-speech
Portfolio Outcomes
- A personal Scratch studio with 14 completed lab projects
- 4 polished mini projects including an animated card and a smart home simulator
- 1 capstone multi-level game with a printed one-page poster
- A lab notebook documenting every experiment, observation and reflection
Cognitive & Problem-Solving Skills
Industry-Readiness Indicators
Vocabulary and mental models that transfer directly to Python, JavaScript and C
Familiarity with state machines — the foundation of embedded systems and robotics
Comfort with the build-test-fix loop that defines all software engineering
Portfolio Deliverables
| Deliverable | What the Student Walks Away With |
|---|---|
| Lab Notebook | 14 documented experiments with hand-drawn sketches |
| 4 Mini Projects | Working circuits for plant light, doorbell, traffic light and fridge alarm |
| 1 Capstone | Smart Garden Indicator Box in a custom enclosure |
| Showcase Photos | Professional-quality demo photos for portfolio use |
| Module Certificate | Issued by Elysium Embedded School with grade |
Electrobot Junior's Scratch module is designed for the following learners:
| Audience | Why This Module Is for Them |
|---|---|
| School students (Class 5–9, ages 10–14) | The cognitive sweet spot for building both creativity and logical reasoning — block-based programming meets them where they are. |
| Absolute beginners with zero coding background | Day 1 starts with the assumption that students have never opened a coding tool. Everything is taught from first principles. |
| Students who completed Module 1 (Electronics) | Module 2 builds the software brain that will later control the hardware learned in Module 1 — a natural progression. |
| Future Arduino & robotics learners | Scratch's logic vocabulary is identical to what's needed in Module 3 (Arduino) and Module 4 (Robotics). |
| Children curious about game design | Every lab is a mini game. By Week 9, students design original multi-level games of their own. |
| Students preparing for coding olympiads | Scratch is an officially supported language in many junior coding olympiads and Bebras Computational Thinking challenges. |
| Homeschooled learners and weekend enthusiasts | The 1.5-hour daily session fits comfortably into homeschool schedules and after-school clubs. |
| Parents looking for purposeful screen time | Replace passive consumption with active creation — your child becomes the maker, not the consumer. |
What we don't promise
We don't promise that your child will become an engineer in 45 days. We do promise that they will know — in their body, not just their head — what it feels like to build something that works. That feeling is the seed everything else grows from.
Hands-On Building Blocks
- 1. 14 structured lab experiments aligned with MIT Scratch best practices
- 2. 4 mini projects covering animation, quizzes, games and home automation simulation
- 3. 1 capstone: an original multi-level Scratch game with story, scoring and polished UI
- 4. Pair programming sessions every Friday to build collaboration skills
Resources Provided
- 1. Printed lab manual with the standard Elysium experiment template
- 2. Pre-tested sample Scratch projects for every lab activity
- 3. Reflection journal and assessment worksheets
- 4. Access to the Elysium online project gallery
- 5. Module Completion Certificate signed by the Academic Head
Mentor Support
- 1. Live, instructor-led sessions with a 1:8 trainer-to-student ratio
- 2. Weekly trainer-supervised debugging clinics
- 3. Peer review and Showcase Wall after every session
- 4. Parents' WhatsApp / Slack channel for weekly progress updates
Showcase & Recognition
- 1. Module-end Showcase Day with parent audience and peer demos
- 2. Eligibility for the Elysium Innovator Badge (top 10% capstone scores)
- 3. Selected capstones featured in the Annual Innovation Showcase
- 4. Pathway into the Elysium State-Level Inno-Bot Competition
Why Coding Skills Matter Now
The global edtech market is projected to cross USD 400 billion by 2028, and computational thinking is being woven into school curricula across more than 30 countries. India's NEP 2020 explicitly identifies coding as a core competency from Class 6 onwards. Children who build a coding foundation early gain a structural advantage that compounds for the rest of their lives.
Industry Adoption of Scratch & Block-Based Tools
Industrial PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) use block-style logic identical to Scratch
Edtech platforms like Code.org, Khan Academy and Tynker are built on block-based learning
Drone programming platforms (e.g. DJI's RoboMaster) use Scratch-style interfaces for beginners
Even AI tools like Microsoft Make Code for Minecraft and LEGO Mindstorms use block-coding
Long-Term Career Pathways Unlocked
| Career Path | What This Module Plants the Seed For |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Conditionals, loops and event handling translate directly into Python and JavaScript. |
| Game Developer | Scoring, sprite collision and level design are universal across Unity and Unreal. |
| Robotics Engineer | State machines and event-driven logic power autonomous robots in Module 4 and beyond. |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | Sequencing, timing and conditional logic mirror what runs on Arduino and STM32 chips. |
| AI / Machine Learning Engineer | Computational thinking is the prerequisite to every ML curriculum on the planet. |
| Animation & Motion Designer | Costume-switching and broadcast-driven storytelling are core to animation pipelines. |
| Indie Game Studio Founder | Many famous indie developers got their start exactly here — building Scratch games as kids. |
| Edtech Product Manager | Understanding how children learn to code is its own emerging career field. |
Hiring Industries That Value These Foundational Skills
- Information Technology and Software Services
- Edtech and Online Learning
- Gaming and Interactive Media
- Animation, VFX and Digital Content
- Robotics and Industrial Automation
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive and Smart Mobility
- Healthcare Technology
Career Pathway
Electrobot Junior is the first rung of a multi-year career-shaped learning ladder at Elysium Embedded School. Here's where Module 2 fits within that journey:
| Stage | Program | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| School Foundation | Electrobot Junior (current) | Maker mindset, electronics, Scratch, Arduino, beginner robotics |
| School Advanced | Electrobot Senior | Advanced Arduino, IoT, Drones, Wireless, Product Development |
| College Foundation | Embedron | Industry-track embedded systems, IoT, robotics, automation |
| College Advanced | Embedron+ | Industrial IoT, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Edge AI, Autonomous Robotics |
| Industry Track | EmbedX | Working-professional certification in advanced industry applications |
Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced Roadmap (Within This Module)
| Level | Weeks | Skills Developed |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Weeks 1–3 | Algorithms, flowcharts, Scratch interface, sprites, basic motion |
| Intermediate | Weeks 4–6 | Loops, variables, conditionals, sensing, first complete games |
| Advanced | Weeks 7–9 | Logical operators, broadcasts, cloning, custom blocks, capstone game |
Future Learning Roadmap
Each concept your child masters in Scratch is a doorway into a more advanced field they'll encounter later. Here's how the bridges line up:
Emerging Technology Fields This Module Prepares For Scratch programming
- Generative AI and prompt engineering — both demand strong logical decomposition
- Autonomous robotics and SLAM — built on the same event-state-action loop
- Drone programming and aerial mission planning
- Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 PLC programming
- Game development with Unity, Unreal and Godot engines
- Web development with JavaScript event-driven frameworks
| What They Learn in Module 2 | Where It Leads Next |
|---|---|
| Scratch loops and conditionals | Module 3: Arduino C loops (for, while), if-else statements |
| Scratch broadcasts | Module 4: Multi-sensor robotic event handling |
| Scratch variables and scoring | Embedron: Embedded systems state management |
| Computational thinking | Embedron+: Python, C, C++ and algorithmic problem-solving |
| Game design loops | EmbedX: Product engineering and user-experience design |
| Sprite-based animation | Advanced: Computer graphics, AR/VR and game engines |
| Custom blocks | Future: Functions, classes and object-oriented programming |
| Cloning mechanics | Future: Instantiation in OOP and game-engine pipelines |
Detailed Syllabus
The 45-day module is structured into 9 weeks of 5 sessions each. Every session runs for 1.5 hours, with the trademark Elysium 10–20–45–10–5 breakdown: energizer, theory, hands-on lab, peer review, wrap-up.
Weekly Curriculum Map
| Week | Theme | Key Topics | Practical Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computational Thinking | Algorithms, sequences, flowcharts, problem decomposition | Pen-and-paper algorithm puzzles, flowchart drawing |
| 2 | Hello Scratch | Interface tour, sprites, costumes, stage | First moving sprite, walking animation |
| 3 | Events & Motion | Event blocks, motion blocks, coordinates | Maze runner game v1 |
| 4 | Loops & Repetition | Forever, repeat-N, repeat-until | Animated character cycle, dance routine |
| 5 | Variables & Math | Creating variables, math operators, score logic | Score-keeping in a game |
| 6 | Conditionals & Sensing | If-then, if-then-else, sensing blocks | Catch-the-falling-object game |
| 7 | Operators & Logic | AND, OR, NOT, comparisons | Quiz game with right/wrong scoring |
| 8 | Broadcast, Cloning & Custom Blocks | Sprite communication, cloning, procedures | Multi-sprite adventure game |
| 9 | Capstone Game Build & Showcase | Game design loop, polish, presentation | Capstone game build & demo |
Day-Wise Topic Plan
| Day | Topic | Concept | Hands-On Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | What is a Computer Program? | Programs as recipes, decomposition | Recipe-to-algorithm activity |
| 3–5 | Algorithms & Flowcharts | Sequence, branching, looping | Draw flowcharts for daily tasks |
| 6–8 | Scratch Interface Tour | Stage, sprite, scripts, blocks palette | First sprite movement |
| 9–11 | Sprites, Costumes & Sounds | Costumes, audio, animation basics | Animated talking character |
| 12–14 | Coordinates & Motion | X-Y plane, move, glide, turn | Maze movement v1 |
| 15–17 | Events | Green flag, key press, sprite click | Keyboard-controlled sprite |
| 18–20 | Loops | Forever, repeat, repeat-until | Walking and dance loops |
| 21–23 | Variables | Create, set, change, show | Score counter |
| 24–26 | Math & Operators | Arithmetic, comparison, random | Random-position object catcher |
| 27–29 | Conditionals | If-then, if-then-else | Game-over logic |
| 30–32 | Sensing | Touching color, edge, key | Maze runner v2 with win condition |
| 33–35 | Logical Operators | AND, OR, NOT | Multi-condition quiz game |
| 36–38 | Broadcast & Messages | Inter-sprite communication | Two-sprite dialog and reaction |
| 39–41 | Cloning & Custom Blocks | Sprite clones, procedural design | Asteroid shooter base |
| 42–44 | Capstone Build | Plan → build → test → polish | Capstone game build with mentor |
| 45 | Showcase Day | Final demo + presentation | Module 2 demo day & assessment |
Lab Manual: 14 Structured Experiments
| # | Experiment | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algorithm Puzzles & Flowcharts | Decompose everyday tasks into algorithmic steps |
| 2 | Hello Scratch | Launch Scratch and make a sprite say hello |
| 3 | Walking Sprite Animation | Animate a sprite walking across the stage |
| 4 | Maze Runner v1 | Arrow-key controlled sprite in a maze |
| 5 | Dance Loop | Repeat blocks to choreograph a dance routine |
| 6 | Score Counter | Add and display a score variable |
| 7 | Catch the Falling Object | Catch objects with a basket using conditionals |
| 8 | Maze Runner v2 with Win Condition | Detect touching color to win the maze |
| 9 | Quiz Game with Logic Operators | Multi-condition right/wrong scoring |
| 10 | Two-Sprite Dialog | Sprites broadcasting messages to each other |
| 11 | Asteroid Shooter (Cloning) | Use clones to spawn enemies |
| 12 | Custom Block Library | Build reusable custom blocks |
| 13 | Debug-the-Game Challenge | Fix 5 broken programs supplied by the trainer |
| 14 | Capstone Game Build | Original capstone game with story and levels |
Mini Projects
Mini Project 1: Animated Birthday Card
A personalized animated greeting card with music, character animation and an interactive Click Me surprise. Sharable, polished, and a perfect first creative win.
Mini Project 2: Math Quiz Champion
A 5-question math quiz that tracks the score and announces a final verdict. Introduces variables, conditionals and the very first taste of lists.
Mini Project 3: Healthy Food vs Junk Food Game
A basket-style game where players catch healthy food and avoid junk. Real-world nutrition theme meets multi-sprite scoring logic.
Mini Project 4: Smart Home Simulator
A clickable smart home with room-level lights and a master switch. The same logic that drives real IoT apps, in a child-friendly format. Future-proofed: in Module 3, this Scratch UI connects to actual Arduino-controlled LEDs.
Capstone Project: Innovate-a-Game
Capstone - Original Multi-Level Scratch Game
Problem: Design and build a 3-level Scratch game with a story, a goal, win/lose conditions and a high-score system.
Architecture: Title screen → Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Win or Game Over, connected through broadcasts.
Skills used: Broadcasts, custom blocks, variables, conditionals, sensing, cloning — every concept from the module, applied at once.
Innovation requirement: Each student must add at least one unique mechanic — a power-up, an enemy AI behavior, a story twist or a creative theme.
Outcome: A complete, playable game plus a one-page poster, demoed on Showcase Day.
Problem: Design and build a 3-level Scratch game with a story, a goal, win/lose conditions and a high-score system.
Architecture: Title screen → Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Win or Game Over, connected through broadcasts.
Skills used: Broadcasts, custom blocks, variables, conditionals, sensing, cloning — every concept from the module, applied at once.
Innovation requirement: Each student must add at least one unique mechanic — a power-up, an enemy AI behavior, a story twist or a creative theme.
Outcome: A complete, playable game plus a one-page poster, demoed on Showcase Day.
Curriculum Framework
Structural Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Module Number | 2 of 4 (Electrobot Junior) |
| Duration | 45 days | 9 weeks |
| Daily Session | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Total Contact Hours | 67.5 hours |
| Theory : Practical | 30% : 70% |
| Recommended Age | 10–14 years (Class 5–9) |
| Learning Level | Beginner |
| Class Size | 12–18 students |
| Trainer-to-Student Ratio | 01:08:00 |
| Mode of Delivery | Instructor-led, in-person or hybrid |
Daily Session Breakdown
| Time | Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10 min | Energizer & Recap | Engage students, recall previous session, set the goal |
| 10–30 min | Theory & Concept Demo | Trainer-led concept introduction with live demonstration |
| 30–75 min | Hands-On Lab Activity | Students build, code and test in pairs or small teams |
| 75–85 min | Peer Review & Showcase | Students share what they built and what challenged them |
| 85–90 min | Wrap-Up & Preview | Trainer summarizes, assigns reflection, previews next session |
Assessment Structure
| Component | Weightage | What Is Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment | 30% | Hands-on lab proficiency, debugging and program-building accuracy |
| Project Evaluation | 30% | Mini projects and the module capstone — design, build, demo |
| Viva-Voce | 15% | Conceptual understanding and ability to explain what was built |
| Assignments & Worksheets | 10% | Concept reinforcement worksheets and reflection logs |
| Attendance & Participation | 10% | Regularity, peer-collaboration and class engagement |
| Innovation Score | 5% | Originality and creativity demonstrated in the capstone |