New
New
Year 3
Combining code blocks in a sequence
I can design a program that will combine different types of code block to control multiple sprites.
New
New
Year 3
Combining code blocks in a sequence
I can design a program that will combine different types of code block to control multiple sprites.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Switch to our new teaching resources now - designed by teachers and leading subject experts, and tested in classrooms.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different types of code block can be combined in a sequence.
- Backdrops can be used to change the appearance of a stage.
- A project can contain multiple sprites each with separate sequences of code blocks.
Keywords
Sequence - the order of commands in a program
Stage - the background of a project
Backdrop - an image shown on the stage
Common misconception
A sprite can only use one type of code block in a sequence.
A sprite can have sequences made up from multiple types of code block. For example, sound and motion code blocks can be combined.
This lesson focuses on the design element of the project, in the next lesson pupils move onto complete their designs. If pupils find designing upfront challenging, it may be a good idea to encourage pupils to work on designs in pairs.
Teacher tip
Equipment
All pupils require access to devices that have or can access the online version of Scratch. Starter programs are linked to the lesson and can be remixed as required.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on
Open Government Licence version 3.0
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
Loading...
Starter quiz
Download starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.
What comes next in the order of this sequence?
A BB CCC
Q2.
Each sprite has its own...
sprite
stage
Q3.
A precise set of ordered instructions is the definition of an ...?
code block
sprite
stage
Q4.
Instrument sprites have musical __________ as sounds.
blocks
keys
Q5.
Which code block should Laura use first if she wants to create this song?
DD BB CC GG D
Q6.
Playing more than one note at the same time makes a ...
Q5 image 1 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q5 image 2 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q5 image 3 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q5 image 4 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0
Exit quiz
Download exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.
You want a sprite to move 10 steps, play a sound and then turn clockwise 15 degrees when the green flag is clicked. Which code block would you use first?
Q2.
The is where sprites will perform the actions of the blocks.
Q3.
What are the pictures called that change the appearance of the stage?
picture
code block
sprite
Q4.
A sprite can only use one type of code block in a sequence.
true
Q1 image 1 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q1 image 2 Screenshot © Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q1 image 3 Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0 Q1 image 4 Screenshot © Scratch Foundation under CC BY-SA 2.0