1. Getting Started with Scratch
Intro to Programming

2. Objectives Understand the basics of the Scratch Interface
Be able to write a program using Scratch.

3. Take a Look At Scratch File Name Click to get to Project Notes, etc.
Make sure your name is part of the file name
Take a Look At Scratch
Click to get to Project Notes, etc.
TOOLBAR
Tabs
Click to edit scripts, costumes or sounds.
GREEN FLAG
A way to start scripts
Scripts Area
Drag blocks in, snap them together with scripts.
Stage
Where your Scratch creations come to life.
Blocks Palette
Blocks for programming your sprites.
New sprite buttons
Sprite List
Thumbnails of all your sprites. Click to select and edit a sprite.

4. Pop Quiz B A F Blocks Palette Stage Sprite List Tabs Scripts Area C
Tool Bar
File Name C G E H D

5. Getting Started.. Scratch.mit.edu Join Scratch
Follow the Instructions.
Use your School address.

6. Create

7. If this screen comes up, click to enable…

8. Start with the Built in Tutorial
As you go through the tutorial, write the program from the sample

9. Comments Make your program understandable
Lets you recall that great thought you had when you put the line of code into your program.
Critical to writing good programs.
Demonstrate how to add comments.
Right Click in Scripts Area and select ‘Add Comment’

10. Project Notes Tell what your project is all about. How to run it
How to play the game (If it is a game)
Credits …
Demonstrate how to do this.
Click on the ‘See Project Page’
To return click on ‘See Inside’

11. First Project: Dance Dance Sprite
Write a dance with your sprite (You pick or create the sprite)
Incorporate as many of the Motion as you can.
Include at least two comments
Include project notes
Save it as YourNameDanceLesson2
For today, Demonstrate it to me at the end of the period.