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Get Started Using Scratch 2.0
If this is your first time using Scratch (or you just need a refresher), then I would suggest trying any of the tutorials listed below. They are a great way to learn some of the basics of Scratch.
Try out the
step-by-step intro
Explore these
starter projects
Watch video
tutorial
Creating a SCRATCH Account:
(You will use this account for as long as you are a 33c student)
Go to the SCRATCH WEBSITE.
1. Click JOIN SCRATCH.
2. Type your username (YEAR OF GRADUATION + ID NUMBER)
3. Type a password (ANY EASY PASSWORD like homer1234)
4. Put in a birthday (example: JANUARY 1, 2000)
5. Put in your teacher's email address.
Code Club is a website that has lots of ideas for SMART goals.
Click the link above and complete at least two tutorials of your choice.
Click the link above and complete one tutorial of your choice.
Choosing the Right Project to Make in Scratch
Scratch is a deceptively powerful program to use. If this is your first time working in Scratch, it is easy to over-estimate what you can accomplish over a two week period. Before you begin your SMART goal, it may be helpful to spend some time really trying to think about what you'll need to learn to do in order to build the game of your dreams. I've included an example of some brainstorming you might do if you were trying to make a game such as Flappy Bird.
Flappy Bird Brainstorming
How do I make Flappy Bird move up and then fall back down after pressing the button on the keyboard/mouse? That looks like gravity.
It looks like Flappy Bird isn't really moving on the screen, but instead the pipes are moving. How can I get them to move across the screen? Also, it looks like they end up in different positions each time, too!
How will the game know that I've scored a point when I go through the pipe without getting hit?
Project Walkthroughs for the Beginning Programmer
Other resources:
Shaun the Sheep's Game Academy
This website will guide you along as you begin
to build a functioning video game with enemies
and multiple levels. You'll be shocked at the
graphics in this tutorial!
Super Scratch Programming Adventure
This comic book will help you build a variety
of mini-games while you learn the more
advanced features of Scratch. We have physical
versions of the book for you to borrow in the lab.
Other Links...
Watch a video from the creator of Scratch: TED Talk (17 minute video)
Scratch Website: http://scratch.mit.edu/
Getting Started Guide for Scratch 2.0: http://bit.ly/1aMWaCc
Scratch 2.0 Activity Cards: http://bit.ly/1aMWFMG
How to Create a Clicker Game
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