Scratch

an IntroductionScratch

1Scratch is more than the cat. Meet Scratch the Cat.

This is called the interfacethe way it is designed to be used by you and me.Next slides cover the areas of the interface and what each one does.Following is this screen split/divided into sections to show the key parts of the program.2Key Parts to ScratchStage areaAction occurs here.Movement of Sprites

Will display backgrounds (white and boring by default)and/or new sprites (Scratch is the default sprite) as we create them.3Key Parts to ScratchSprite areaShows the Sprites used in a program. Sprite area shows icon for stage.

Briefly explain the starsmouse over them to see explanation.Briefly explain that there are lots of different sprites, you can create your own sprite, and you can have them talk. (sort of)Briefly explain Stage iconwhen we learn to add a background to the stage area.4Key Parts to ScratchScript areaCode or InstructionsMakes sprites move.

Basically, drag building blocks from left onto the stagethey snap together.Similar to step-by-step directions.

Think of things you do step-by-step.Get dressedBrush your teethCandles on a bday cake are placed one by one.5Key Parts to ScratchBuilding BlocksBlocks of code or instructionsEight different categories

Notice the 8 buttons at the top of the block sectioneach button has several instruction blocks to choose from.

We will use Motion, Looks, Sound, and Control for now.

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Open Scratch on your computer.

Lets begin.

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