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What is Scratch
Scratch is a drag
and drop tool you
can use to learn the
basics of coding
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Menu
At the top you will
see the option to
change your
language, download
or save your
program, and more.
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The Stage
In the top left is
the stage - this is
where you’ll see
your code at work
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The Background
In the bottom left you
can change the
background
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Sprites
Sprites are the
characters and
items in your
program and can be
found under the
stage
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Scripts
Scripts are the
power of Scratch.
This is where you
can program your
sprites to perform
actions.
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Costumes
Using the
Costumes tab
you can control
the look of your
sprites
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Sounds
With the
Sounds tab
you can add
music and
sound to your
program.
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Your Program
On the right
you will see
your
program!
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Let’s Play!
Before we start let’s create accounts.
Click ‘Join Scratch’ in the top right
Create an account
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Try It Out!
Once you have an account click on the
‘Try it Out’ button
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Follow the Instructions
On the right side of your
screen you will see a
tutorial. We’re going to
follow this.
Read the instructions,
perform the actions and
then click the blue button
to go to the next step.
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Hands On Play Time!
Feel free to be creative and do
something unique with your
program
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Save Your Work
Remember to save
your work so you
can continue
playing later.