coding basics with scratch
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Coding Basics with Scratch
Nicole Engard Director, Austin ChickTech
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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/
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Navigating Scratch
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Menu
At the top you will see the option to change your language, download or save your program, and more.
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The Stage
In the top left is the stage - this is where you’ll see your code at work
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The Background
In the bottom left you can change the background
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Sprites
Sprites are the characters and items in your program and can be found under the stage
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Scripts
Scripts are the power of Scratch. This is where you can program your sprites to perform actions.
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Costumes
Using the Costumes tab you can control the look of your sprites
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Sounds
With the Sounds tab you can add music and sound to your program.
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Your Program
On the right you will see your program!
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Let’s Play!
Before we start let’s create accounts.
Click ‘Join Scratch’ in the top right
Create an account
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Try It Out!
Once you have an account click on the ‘Try it Out’ button
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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.
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Hands On Play Time! Feel free to be creative and do something unique with your
program
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Save Your Work
Remember to save your work so you can continue playing later.