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What is Scratch?
Scratch is an awesome program that lets kids learn how to program. You can register for a free account here. The NASA IV&V ERC has developed a few basic programs that will help students get started. Each image below links to a page with documentation, an example program, and (often) a video showing how to make the program.
If you want to schedule a training email ehelton@fairmontstate.edu
Learn how to program the cat to move around the screen, plus a bonus Easter Egg.
This simple game has the player use the right and left arrow keys to control a bowl and try to catch as many gems as they can.
If you hit a wall, you must do a math problem before moving on!
Learn some valuable skills while making a short story.
Code a skeleton to pick up and retrieve a pumpkin, all while avoiding the ghost.
If you hit a wall, you must do a math problem before moving on!
This program uses the pen add-on to draw a graph as you create more cats.
In this game, you control the different colored filters to collect photons necessary to re-color the Scratch cat!
For Educators
This platform uses a version of Scratch and has lessons that walk students through creating and customizing their own programs.
Designed for K-2, Scratch Jr. has a simpler interface but still allows for powerful coding.
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