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Scratch

 

Working with SCRATCH you will be controlling objects called "sprites", programming them to behave according to the instructions you give them.

 

You will be learning to:

  • Think logically

  • Break a large task into smaller steps

  • Solve problems 

 

View the following videos in order (don't skip any steps unless Mr. Adams approves).

If you have any questions refer to the SCRATCH Learning Guide or Mr. Adams.

 

Beginners Tasks

Task 1  - Driving Scratch

Using one of the cars in the Scratch library, create a scenario where:

  • Scratch appears to be in the car

  • Drives around the perimeter of the canvas. 

  • Scratch and the car must move together

  • Scratch should drive as accurately around the perimeter as possible

NOTE: You may add to the minimum requirements (i.e. sound, color changes, background, clouds etc. )

Task 2 - Flying Scratch

Using one of the aircraft in the Scratch library or import mine from <HERE>, create a scenario where the aircraft appears to fly. The aircraft needs to:

  • Fly level

  • Point and fly up

  • Point and fly down

  • Make a complete loop

  • Be able to land and stop

NOTE: You may add to the minimum requirements (i.e. sound, color changes, background, clouds etc. )

Task 3 -  Fetch

Using sprites from the Scratch library or sprites you have created, create a scenario where:

  • A person throws throw a ball

  • A dog chases the ball down

  • The dog retrieves the ball and gives it to the person or drops the ball on the ground

NOTE: You may add to the minimum requirements (i.e. sound, color changes, background, clouds etc. )

Novice Tasks

Task 4 -  Car Racer

Car Racer:

A traditional driving game for one or two players:

  • Create a track, a car and build controls for your car

    • The controls should be keys that are grouped in such a way as to be convenient for the user

    • Create the sprite for your car or use one from my website <HERE>

 

  • Create a track or use one from my website <HERE>

Task 5 -  Helicopter 

Using one of the aircraft in the Scratch library or import mine from <HERE>, create a scenario where you pilot the helicopter through the caves.

 

Here is a scratch file with some extra code to make the background move as an extension.

  • Build a cave

  • Control the up of the helicopter (the next requirement will take care of down)

  • Simulate gravity (when you are not actively making the helicopter go up it will go down as if gravity were having an affect) 

Task 6 -  Tanks

In this activity you will create a tank which could lead to your own game. 

 

  • Watch the tutorial on my website

  • Control the base of the tank, add a turret and learn how to fire a missile. 

Task 7 -  Space Invaders

A classic space invaders game. Based on the 1978 classic made by Taito. 
 

  • Watch the tutorial video on my website

  • Control and fire at the aliens

  • Moving the aliens so that they also drop down after each row 

Tasks and tutorials  4 - 7  are based on the original work of Rob Easton - http://www.eastonhome.co.uk/

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