This week we will be using Scratch from MIT to model some of the phenomena that we have covered in this class. You will learn how to program using block programming language. 

Introduction to computer Modeling

Model Connections (make formula)

1. • • What are the connections, interactions, and dependencies. 

     • Ask if/then questions. If there is sun then photosynthesis can happen. If there is no sun then no photosynthesis.

     • %sun = %photosynthesis

Extend the Model

• does the intensity of sun make a difference?

• does the size of the leaf make a difference?

• What will more photosynthesis do for the plant? Will it grow? Will the leaves get bigger?

• What would happen with shorter or longer days?

• How would more or less CO2 or water play a role (continued extension of the model)

After Logging In

1. Choose "Create" from the menu bar to start a new project.

2. Instruction on Variables, Loops, Costumes, and Backgrounds

3. Open Scratch and begin developing a model of some phenomena that we have covered this semester. Review my webpage to see the last 8 weeks of study for ideas. I will be moving around to give you technical help with Scratch. Your project will be due on Thursday March 12th.

You should be working on the following in this order:

1. Choose a small piece of what we learned that you want to focus on.

2. Decide what you want the model to do.

3. Start making sprites, backgrounds, and costumes.

4. Code

5. Add connections to other small pieces of what we learned.

6. Repeat steps 2-5.

Monday

1. Open Scratch and start a new project.

2. Variables, Loops, Costumes, and Backgrounds.

Tuesday

1. Take a look at this sample project based on what you did in class yesterday.

2. Open Scratch and begin developing a model of some phenomena that we have covered this semester. Review my webpage to see the last 8 weeks of study for ideas. I will be moving around to give you technical help with Scratch. Your project will be due on Friday and is worth one lab grade. Your work in class is worth one classwork grade.

Wednesday

1. Open Scratch and continue developing a model of some phenomena that we have covered this semester. Review my webpage to see the last 8 weeks of study for ideas. I will be moving around to give you technical help with Scratch. Your project will be due on Friday and is worth one lab grade. Your work in class is worth one classwork grade.

Thursday

1. Open Scratch and continue developing a model of some phenomena that we have covered this semester. Review my webpage to see the last 8 weeks of study for ideas. I will be moving around to give you technical help with Scratch. Your project will be due on Friday and is worth one lab grade. Your work in class is worth one classwork grade.

Friday

1. Scratch Project Due Today

2. Final

Instructions for turning in the Scratch project:

1. When you begin your project click the share button (see red arrow below).

2. Give your project a name (see green arrow).

3. Give instructions on how to use your project (see blue arrow). Does it start with the green arrow? Do I have to click something? Do I press the spacebar or arrows? What you put here is what I test.

4. Add notes and credits. Please cite where you got anything that you borrowed from the web or from someone in class here (see yellow arrow).

5. Click "copy link" (red circle below) and paste that link into Google Classroom as a link by going to the bottom right of the assignment, clicking Add, choosing link, and pasting the link into the space provided. This is how you will receive a grade for this assignment. Also, I can look at your programming and help you out.