Scratch

Scratch is a programming language developed at MIT that allows easy creation of interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. It is a free download which allows you to create and collaborate at home.



[|Scratch Webiste] [|Scratch Wiki] [|Creative Computer Exploration with Scratch]

Click **[|here]** to open your first Scratch tutorial introducing you to all the elements you will be working with. Become familiar with the screen, sprites, and tools. Later, you will add animation and motion to your sprite.

Scratch is the perfect introduction to programming! Ready to give it a try? [|**Scratch 1- Getting Started**] [|Scratch 2: Programming in Scratch] [|Scratch 3: Projects] Additional Projects: [|Line-Following Robot] (Scroll down to project) [|Sound Racing Game] (Scroll down to project) [|Sound Windmill] (Scroll down to project) [|Pong] (Scroll down to project) Final Project Rubric Find Sounds - [|http://www.findsounds.com] - great site to locate, download, and use sound effects in your Scratch projects. Aviary - [|http://www.aviary.com] - need to create a free account to use. Great audio tools to create your own Scratch music soundtracks. GIMP - [] - use GIMP to crop and edit photos you want to use as Sprites in Scratch
 * External Resources to help you design Scratch projects**