Image #1 Getting Started Click on File > Open to retrieve a game. Select a game, read the notes, and PLAY!. Be sure to examine out the code, graphics and the FUN! Click “Examples”, then select the “Games” Folder.

Image #2 The Scratch Control and Design Screen Tabs Green Flag Palate Stage (White Space) Blocks New Sprite Buttons Script Area Sprite List

Image #3 New Sprite Buttons Scratch projects are made up of objects called Sprites They serve as characters or objects in your game Costumes change their appearance Each Sprite has its own script; the scripts determine how the Sprites interact Paint your own Sprite Choose an image for a new Sprite Here are the important components that you need to know to begin design in and programming. Get a surprise Sprite

Image #4 Costume Tabs Change your Sprite’s Look with a costume change Click on the Costumes tab. To add a costume click Import To modify your Sprite using the paint function, click Edit Make a copy before you edit to save the original Any image can be used Create animation with costume change (think flip book)