introduction to scratch programming
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http://scratch.mit.edu
This is the main Scratch screen. This page showcases featured projects and studios. There are also links across the top that you can click to “Create”, “Explore”, “Discuss”, or get “Help”.
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http://scratch.mit.edu
You can click one of these links:About Scratch | For Educators | For Parents to learn more about Scratch.
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To get a free Scratch account, click the “Join Scratch” link in the upper right corner.
(You can search for and run projects without an account. You can also create projects without an account. In order to share projects and collaborate on the Scratch website, you do need an account.)
Select a username and password, and click the “Next” button.
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Fill in the information on the second screen and click “Next”.
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Read the information on the third screen and click “OK Let’s Go!”.
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Scratch Community Guidelines
Make sure your students are aware of the Scratch Guidelines.
http://scratch.mit.edu/community_guidelines/
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If you are just getting started with Scratch, click the “Help” link.
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You will see several resources to help you get started with Scratch.
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Click the “Discuss” link to join ongoing discussions or to start a new discussion with other scratchers.
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Click the “Explore” link search for existing projects and studios. (A studio is a collection of projects usually with a theme.)
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You can search by topics listed or type in a Tag (search term).
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Once you have an account, you will have a Scratch profile. You can get to your profile by clicking on the drop down arrow to the right of your username in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Click the “Create” link go to the project editor where you can create a Scratch programming project.
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Stage
Sprite list
Blocks palette
Scripts area
You will learn more about the project editor in Topic 2.