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This document provides instructions for CS110 Scratch Project #4. Students are asked to create a Scratch program that draws a recognizable picture using geometric shapes. The picture must use at least 3 shapes and be drawn by a single sprite using the pen tool. Defining custom blocks to organize the code into readable parts is encouraged. Programming concepts like variables, loops, and pen up/down should be applied appropriately. The project is worth 15 points and due by specified dates. Sample solutions and hints are provided. A self-check list verifies requirements are met before submission.

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Scratch Project

This document provides instructions for CS110 Scratch Project #4. Students are asked to create a Scratch program that draws a recognizable picture using geometric shapes. The picture must use at least 3 shapes and be drawn by a single sprite using the pen tool. Defining custom blocks to organize the code into readable parts is encouraged. Programming concepts like variables, loops, and pen up/down should be applied appropriately. The project is worth 15 points and due by specified dates. Sample solutions and hints are provided. A self-check list verifies requirements are met before submission.

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CS110 - Introduction to Computers and Applications

Spring 2016 - Scratch Project #4


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Due Date: Friday, April 1 , 2016 at 11:00 P.M.
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Accept Until Date Friday, April 8 , 2016 at 11:00 P.M.

Evaluation: 15 points

Submit to Sakai: Scratch program (.sb file)


Related Materials: Resources posted in Sakai → Lecture Topics → Scratch
Scratch Website: http://scratch.mit.edu/
Many .exe files available to download (examples) in Sakai →under this assignment
as file attachments.
Hints_on_drawing_Geometric_Shapes.pdf
TA Lab Support Schedule (in Sakai Resources Folder)
Questions? Meet with your TA during office hours; Visit a campus computing center during
CS110 Lab Support Hours

Background
In this assignment you will build another Scratch program. In this program you will be working more with
variables, loops, broadcasts, defining blocks, and the Scratch pen to create art using geometric shapes.
Goal
This assignment will require you to create a Scratch program that used the pen, variables, broadcasts, and a basic
knowledge of simple geometry!

The PEN instructions

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Your task: Create a recognizable picture by drawing geometric shapes with the pen tool in Scratch.

You can run a video of an example program that draws a decorated Christmas Tree using geometric
shapes here. This is an EXAMPLE of the project described. You should choose a picture of something
that interests you.

GOOGLE: Pictures using geometric shapes for ideas. Some appear below. There are many others that
you can find!

Project Helpful Hints:


 Decide on a picture. You should choose a picture that can be drawn using geometric shapes.
There are Hints to drawing Geometric Shapes available as a supporting document for this
assignment.
 Draw the picture on paper using geometric shapes to be sure it will be recognizable.
 When you begin to write the program, you will find it helpful to use the Grid background for the
stage. This will help you in placing different parts of your drawing in correct locations on the
stage. Switch to an appropriate (not-grid) background when your drawing is complete.
 The colors in Scratch range from 0 – 200 in numerical values. Shades range from 0 to 100 with
default being 50. The higher the number for the shade, the more white is added (lighter colors);
the lower the number for the shade, the more black is added (darker colors).
 You can change the size of the pen to help with certain effects (See how the Christmas tree is
"filled" in the given example).
 You can choose colors randomly (See the bulbs on the Christmas tree).

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Project requirements:
 Your Scratch project will begin (When Green flag is clicked) with a stage background that
identifies your drawing. The example provided is a Christmas tree. You should identify the
geometric shapes used to make your finished product. This does not have to be detailed but it
should give us an idea of how your drawing will be created.
 Your picture must be recognizable: For example, a boy, a face, a bird, a house, a truck, a flower,
etc. "Abstract art" does not satisfy this requirement!
 Your picture must include at least 3 different geometric shapes (triangle, circle, square,
rectangle, octagon, pentagon, etc.). In the Christmas tree, there are triangles, a rectangle, and
circles.
 Only ONE sprite should be drawing your picture. The SPRITE draws the picture using the PEN.
You must have CODE that draws the geometric shapes. The shapes should not be edited into
the background.
 The script should be readable and divided into different blocks. This can be accomplished by
defining your own blocks.
 Define Your Own Blocks: Define a separate block for each part of the drawing. Notice in the
Method 1 figure below, several blocks are defined and called. Watch the video and you will see
the separate parts being executed.

The stage script for the Christmas Tree


Drawing is:

Defining your own blocks allows you to pass parameters to the blocks as you can see in the
calls to drawBulb. I can pass a different location for each of the bulbs to be placed on the
tree.

 Use variables and loops where appropriate. You should not have code that is repeated over and
over again. Think about how variables and/or loops might help make your code more organized
and easier to read and follow.
 Use pen up and pen down appropriately. After drawing one part of your picture, you will
probably want to pick the pen up before going to another location on the stage.
 Although you are not required to hide the sprite, doing so pay make it easier to see your
drawing being created.

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 View the following videos for help with Defining your own blocks for geometric shapes.
o https://drive.google.com/a/ftrees.com/file/d/0B2EP97CDPl--b3A5QjNEdHl2bGM/view
o https://drive.google.com/a/ftrees.com/file/d/0B2EP97CDPl--LXk3T2FsYjNWV28/view

CS110 - Introduction to Computers and Applications

Scratch #4 Assignment (Drawing) Self-Check: 15 points

Directions: Use the checklist below to review your work before submitting it to Sakai for
evaluation by your TA:

Read the problem description above to be sure you understand the program specifications.
Check the list below to make sure you satisfied the program requirements.

 When the program is run, the resulting picture is recognizable.


 When the green flag is clicked, the stage background identifies the drawing and briefly describes
its components.
 The stage background is blank when the drawing begins.
 Your picture includes at least 3 different geometric shapes (triangle, circle, square, rectangle,
octagon, pentagon, etc.) that are drawn by the sprite.
 Only ONE sprite should be drawing your picture. The SPRITE draws the picture using the PEN.
You must have CODE that draws the geometric shapes.
 Wait is used to make it obvious that a geometric shape is being drawn by the sprite.
 Define your own blocks are used to divide code into readable parts.
 The drawing is divided into different parts of the picture. Each block completes one task
(drawEar, drawBulb, drawWheel, etc.) Your entire picture should NOT be defined in one block.
You should refer to the figure above for an example of a readable program.
 Loops and variables are used to create code that is easy to follow.
 Pen up and pen down are used appropriately.
 The code is organized and easy to read.
 The drawing is creative but recognizable.

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