Coding Basics with Scratch

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Coding Basics with Scratch

Nicole Engard Director, Austin ChickTech


What is Scratch

Scratch is a drag and drop tool you can use to learn the basics of coding

scratch.mit.edu

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/10015060/


Navigating Scratch


Menu

At the top you will see the option to change your language, download or save your program, and more.


The Stage

In the top left is the stage - this is where you’ll see your code at work


The Background

In the bottom left you can change the background


Sprites

Sprites are the characters and items in your program and can be found under the stage


Scripts

Scripts are the power of Scratch. This is where you can program your sprites to perform actions.


Costumes

Using the Costumes tab you can control the look of your sprites


Sounds

With the Sounds tab you can add music and sound to your program.


Your Program

On the right you will see your program!


Let’s Play!

Before we start let’s create accounts.

Click ‘Join Scratch’ in the top right

Create an account


Try It Out!

Once you have an account click on the ‘Try it Out’ button


Follow the InstructionsOn the right side of your screen you will see a tutorial. We’re going to follow this.

Read the instructions, perform the actions and then click the blue button to go to the next step.


Hands On Play Time! Feel free to be creative and do something unique with your

program


Save Your Work

Remember to save your work so you can continue playing later.

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