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 Explore Coding Through Scratch Facts

A free, online, block-based programming language called Scratch was

developed by MIT to help young people get started with coding. With this
platform, users can easily create a variety of digital content – interactive
stories, games, animations, and more.

What is Scratch and Block-Based Programming?

★ Scratch MIT is one of the programming environments that popularized the

block-based approach.
★ Programming, in simple words, is the skill of writing instructions for
computers to follow.
★ Block-based programming is highly visual. Instead of typing text inputs,
Scratch users drag and drop coding blocks to the script area and snap
them together to form scripts.
★ These visual blocks represent the user’s instructions to his or her
computer, making it do what it needs to do.
★ The blocks, which are categorized and color-coded, are easy to access.
Users can find these commands at the right-hand side of the screen.
★ Since the blocks fit like jigsaw puzzles, users are provided with visual cues
that aid them in connecting the right blocks together.
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★ Using a block-based approach helps demystify
the logic used in computer programming.
★ This type of approach enables the users to focus
on learning the most frequently used
programming concepts without getting
overwhelmed with jargon.
★ Scratch allows users to focus on creating with
code. They can see and enjoy their output right
away.

Getting Started with Scratch

Create a Scratch Account

★ Open your web browser and visit www.scratch.mit.edu.
★ Click “Join Scratch” at the top right-hand of the screen.
★ Enter a username. Avoid using your real name to protect your privacy.
★ Make up a password and enter it twice. Make sure that it is secure. A
good tip is to use a combination of numbers, symbols, and upper and
lower case letters.
★ Select the country you live in and click “Next.”
★ Enter the month and year you were born and click “Next.”
★ Enter your gender and click “Next.”
★ Enter your email and click “Create Your Account.”

Learning the Scratch User Interface

★ Go to Scratch homepage and click “CREATE” at the top left of the
screen.
5 The screen consists
1 2 of 7 main parts:
1. Tabs
2. Stage
3. Stage Info
4. Script Area
5. Toolbar
6. Blocks Palette
7. Sprite Info
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★ Stage -This area shows your sprites (characters) in action once you are
done creating your scripts.
★ Stage Info -This is where you can find information about the stage and
view the background image you are currently using or change it to a new
one.
★ Sprite Info -This is where you can find information about your sprites. It
shows the sprite’s name, size, direction, and location on stage. You can
also add and delete sprites.
★ Script Area – You can drag and drop blocks to this area and assemble
them to make your scripts (set of instructions that a sprite should follow).
★ Toolbar - This holds the different controls in your project. You can load
previous projects, save new ones, undo the deletion of sprites, and find
tutorials for different projects.
★ Blocks Palette - It holds all the blocks that can be used to program your
sprites. These are color-coded and categorized.
★ Tabs - These allow you to switch from the blocks palette to the costume
pane (where you can edit your sprites’ costume) or the sound pane
(choose and edit sound).

Learning the Blocks

★ There are seven categories in the blocks palette – motion,
looks, sound, events, control, sensing, operators, variables,
and my blocks.
★ Motion - These blocks control your sprites movement.
★ Looks - These blocks change the look of your sprites and
background.
★ Sound - These blocks control the sounds in your project.
★ Events - These blocks signal the start of a script. They tell the
sprite when it needs to do what it is instructed to in the script.
★ Control - These blocks help control the scripts that are
executed.
★ Sensing - These blocks help detect different elements in your
project, for example if your sprite is touching a center color or
object.
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★ Operators - These blocks add calculations or equations to your project.
★ Variables - These blocks hold values in your project. For example, game
scores, timer, etc.
★ My Blocks - These are custom blocks that hold operations for a
particular sprite. For example you want to create a “jump” animation
block for a sprite. You can customize a jump block by forming a script that
makes your sprite jump. You can store this procedure in the MY BLOCKS
section and use it again.

Making Your First Project

★ Choose a backdrop for your first project. Go to the Stage

Info and hover your mouse pointer over the button. It will
show four options: Choose, Paint, Surprise, and Upload. Select
“Choose” and it will lead you to the backdrop catalog. Choose
one by clicking.

★ Choose a sprite. Our default sprite is Scratch Cat. If you want

to change the sprite, go to Sprite Info and click the trash button
above Scratch Cat. Next, hover your mouse pointer over the
button. It will show you four options: Choose, Paint, Surprise,
and Upload. Select “choose” and it will lead you to the sprite
catalog. Click the sprite of your choice.

★ Program your sprite. Let’s create a greeting script for your

sprite. Start by choosing an event block. Drag the ”When Green
Flag is Clicked” block and drop it in the script area. Let’s get a
block that will make your sprite say something. Drag and drop
the purple ”Say” block to the script area. Your script should look
like this:

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★ Run your program. Click the green flag

button located above the stage. The scene
should look similar to the image at the right.
★ Your sprite should say ”Hello!” like it is
greeting someone!

★ Save your program. Make sure you are

signed in to save your project. Name your
project by typing inside the box. After
naming your project, go to the toolbar and
select “File.” Click “Save Now” to save your
project in your account.

★ Share your program. Scratch allows you to share your work to their
online community. If you want others to view your project, click the
“Share” button beside the project title.

Using The Worksheets

★ Using the worksheets requires logging into your Scratch account.

★ These worksheets will serve as your guide in exploring Scratch and
learning to program using this tool.

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Scratch User Interface

Whenever someone uses a computer program or application, that
person interacts with different visual elements on screen to
accomplish certain tasks. This computer-human communication is
called User Interface (UI). Identify each component in Scratch UI.
Draw a line to connect the names to the corresponding
component.

STAGE INFO

STAGE

TOOLBAR

BLOCKS
PALETTE

TABS

SPRITE INFO

SCRIPT AREA

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 Scratch User Interface

Answer Key

STAGE INFO

STAGE

TOOLBAR

BLOCKS
PALETTE

TABS

SPRITE INFO

SCRIPT AREA

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