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Introduction to Scratch
Name: [Your Name]
Class: [Your Class] What is Scratch? • • Scratch is a programming language for creating interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. • • It is user-friendly and allows programming through dragging blocks of code. Understanding Programming • • A program consists of stepwise instructions to guide a computer in performing tasks. • • Comparable to a teacher giving directions to a student. • • Tasks are completed in a specific sequence. Compatibility • • Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. Key Components of Scratch • • Sprites: Small graphic characters that perform actions. Default sprite is a cat. • • Stage: Main area for sprite movement, divided into X and Y coordinates. • • Scripts Area: Space to create scripts by stacking code blocks. Creating Sprites • • Options include: • - Choosing from a library • - Painting a new sprite • - Uploading from a file • - Creating from a camera Blocks Palette • • Blocks Palette contains blocks for programming sprites. • • Blocks connect like jigsaw puzzles to create scripts. Motion Blocks • • Examples: • - Move steps • - Turn degrees • • Use negative numbers for backward movements. Drawing with Pen Blocks • • Sprites can draw on the stage. • • Adjust color and thickness for complex designs. Sound Blocks • • Incorporate sounds with blocks like: • - Play specific sounds until completion • - Play sounds for a set duration Saving and Opening Projects • • Saving Projects: • - Navigate to File menu > Save > Provide a file name. • - Projects save with a .sb extension.
• • Opening Projects: • - Go to File menu > Open > Browse for your project. Global Reach • • Used in over 150 countries. • • Available in 40 languages.
Scratch Games Programming for Kids & Students: A Step-by-Step Guide and Design Programs for Creating Thoughtful Animations, Puzzles, and Games with Scratch 3.0