OLOG Lesson 4

Objectives

· You will design an interactive rhythmic creation using the sprites and scripts in Scratch

· You will create create an interactive rhythmic creation using the sprites and scripts in Scratch

· Your program will show the user the answer to a Belizean Social Studies question.

Getting Started - Write these definitions in your Design Journal

· What is your favorite kind of music? What instruments are used in your favorite kind of music? Does your favorite music have a lot of rhythm? What is the answer to the Social Studies question. Do you know all the artist shown? Who is your favorite Belizean artist?

Vocabulary

· Art – expression and application of human creative skill and imagination

· Sketch – rough or unfinished drawing use to develop an idea

· Percussion – musical instruments that are hit

Example

Create a program following directions provided in the link below:

· http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/41148142

Instruction

1. Sketch a percussion section in your design journal with at least five percussion instruments

2. Find sprites in the Scratch sprite library that represent the percussion instruments you sketched (they do not have to be the actual instruments)

a. Add the sprites you chose to your project

b. Add a cool backdrop for your project

3. Add a sound to each of the “instruments” you chose

4. Put a loop on the sounds you chose so that when the user clicks the sprite the sound repeats

5. Try it for yourself, and make any changes you want to make your project better

a. Play with the timing to try to keep all the percussion in tempo

b. Play with the order of sprites you click to see what sounds better

6. Share your project, add the title “Beats”, and add detailed instructions for your users

7. Answer the Wrap-up Questions in your journal

Feeling stuck? Try this…

· Begin with just one percussion instrument and make it work, then add more instruments

· Ask an instructor or a friend for help

Want to do more?

· Add your project to the Build-A-Band Studio: http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/475523

· Invent a new percussion instrument and record your own beats

· Help your friend

Wrap-up Questions

· What was the hardest part of creating this project? Did you find it helpful to sketch your ideas in your design journal first?

Measurement - You will be graded on the following items:

· Did you design a well-planned project in their design journal?

· Did your design answer the Social Studies question in your design journal?

· Did you create an interesting project that is interactive and answers the Social Studies question expected?

· Did you share your project with detailed instructions to the community?