By this point in the series, students will be ready to use the tutorial videos and guidelines on their own. This activity makes use of a video tutorial found at https://scratch.mit.edu/help/videos/
All Resources
Broadcast and Receive a Message
Objectives
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Explore and use the Scratch program tutorial videos and guidelines.
Materials
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Per Student:
1 computer (**at least one computer per two students**) -
Per Class:
Computer with projector or SMART board.
Key Questions
- What is the best use of tutorials and "tips and tricks"?
- Did you find a "most useful" resource?
What To Do
Preparation:
Ensure that all the computers work, and are connected to the internet.
Set up the instructor computer and projector or SMART board. Log in to the Scratch website.
Activity:
Instructor:
- Direct the students to the video tutorials found at https://scratch.mit.edu/help/videos/
- Have them select the “make a story” video and watch it. You may choose to project this video so that you can stop it to ask and answer student questions.
- On the screen or SMART Board, open a new Scratch project and select the Events tab. Remind students where to find the “broadcast” and “receive” blocks.
Students:
- Use the “broadcast” and “receive” blocks to create a conversation between two sprites.
Extensions
- A possible solution to the student program is posted at ttps://scratch.mit.edu/projects/97637488/
