SCRATCH+Tutorials

//The Scratch program was developed by MIT to teach students programming concepts and develop skill in multimedia communication: interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. You will be creating some digital art using Scratch! And, using a visual system of "Tiles" that contain commands users can connect together to create __programs.__ These __programs__ direct the characters and objects in the game. //

//Scratch is a free download which allows you to create and collaborate at home. //



[|Scratch Website] [|Reference Guide]

[|Scratch Wiki]

As an introduction, we will work through the [|video tutorials] in class. 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.

Now you are ready to move on. . . Try these [|tutorials] to further your understanding of Scratch. Once you have __#|completed__ each activity, show it to the instructor to receive credit. 1. [|Cat and Dog Chase] [|Video] 2. [|Moving Eyes] 3. [|Car Racing] 4.[| Helicopter] 5. [|Tank Game] 6. [|Invaders Game] 7. [|Asteroids] 8. [|Shark and Fishes Game] 9. [|Parrott Shooter] 10. [|Pong Game] 11. Going Retro. . . [|Pac Man Game] (There are 2 parts to this tutorial)

More tutorials may be added as the schedule allows, especially in digital art.

Kaleidoscope [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * create your own sequence of events
 * add three different sprites
 * add sound effect as each individual sprite moves or turns
 * add a second drawing set

Hand Drawing [] To receive credit for this activity
 * create your own drawing
 * add a graphic effect

A Thousand Arrows [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * background changes
 * add sound when arrows turn

Linear Patterns [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * make the pen a different size and color
 * add sound as pen draws and turns

//This[| link]will show you how to slow down the speed. Take a look...You do need to create an account to view the script.//

Sierpinski Fractal [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * change speed of drawing
 * add sound effects as spider moves and turns

__Graphing Equations__ [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * draw parallel lines at same time
 * change the angles of the drawings
 * change speed, color and size of drawings
 * add sound effects when elements of the grid are crossed

Random Test [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * change values for the random numbers generated
 * create a 6-sided dice as one of the objects
 * create a graphic effect for each possible outcome
 * add a different sound effect for each possible outcome

Music Boxes [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * change each rectangle to a different shape
 * add simultaneous sounds for each shape
 * change the sounds according to the color

Simple Piano [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * write an additional meldoy
 * modify the instrument's sounds
 * play the keys while the piano plays a background melody

Rock Band [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * //redraw//the costume of one sprite
 * add an additional melody
 * add two new members to the band
 * add four new members to the audience
 * add sound effects

Music Travel [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * change speed of the animation
 * add a flying object
 * add animated objects (trees, road, cars, etc)
 * add additional background changes (day, night, etc)
 * add sound effects (as the trees pop-up from the horizon, etc)

Spinner [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * add a different background
 * add two arrows turning in different directions
 * add sound effects as the two arrows turn and stop

Balloon Pop Game [] To receive credit for this activity:
 * add more balloons
 * add different speeds to specific balloons (all balloons should not go at same speed)

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