The final challenge for this series is to have students create an animation or a game of their own, using some or all of the skills they have learned.
Be available (and patient) for troubleshooting.
The final challenge for this series is to have students create an animation or a game of their own, using some or all of the skills they have learned.
Be available (and patient) for troubleshooting.
Create an animation or a game in Scratch.
Per Student Pair:
1 computer per two students (one computer per student is better)
Per Class:
computer with projector or SMART board.
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:
If students are stuck for an idea, they should start by modifying one of the starter projects at https://scratch.mit.edu/starter_projects/
All shared projects on the scratch website are available to “remix” (modify), which means that there are many opportunities to build on other users’ creativity.
Encourage students to use the resources in the Tips tab:
These include tutorials and extra information about the scratch blocks:
It is not uncommon for students to attempt a project that is far too complicated. Help them to break down their project into smaller steps so that they can create a finished product in the available time.
Encourage students to continue working with Scratch from their home computers.
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Survivors
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Egg BB
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Comet Crisp
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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T-Rex and Baby
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Buddy the T-Rex
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Geodessy
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Western Dinosaur
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Time-Travel T-Rex
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.