Class #6 Scratch Final Project Introduction...

Agenda #6 - Introduction to Scratch Final Project

Objective: Introduction to the Final Scratch Project requirements and expectations. Continue to use the Design Journal I or II as a resource to share with Ms. Norton. Be certain to record your final project plans in the Project Planner Outline.

Scratch Final Project Due Dates: 

7AC: 1/17/19

7BE: 1/22/19

1. Discuss Writing Prompt #5 "Engineering and Design Process".

2. In today's class 6 the student is to view and share projects explored on the MIT Scratch Project site. Save the best projects in the My Studio folder (label folder:MITfavorites). Share at least one favorite with a classmate. The purpose of this is to gain more Scratch programming exposure/experience and to better determine your project plan.

3. Please complete filling in the Project Planner handed out in class. Submit this completed plan by the next class. (note: transfer this information into your design journal OR use the Final Project Planner Outline to record your plans, progress and resources). Be certain to share this in the TecED folder you have for this class.

4. Design Journal/HW: Final Project Statement of Purpose and resources found/used to assist in the project development OR use the Final Project Planner Outline  to record all final project descriptions, steps, resources... instead of the Design Journal. Place this in the Google Documents folder you are sharing with Ms. Norton in TecEd class.

HW:

Note: All 4 Scratch Mini-Project work is to be linked and shared in the Google Drive document: Project Links, which is stored your class folder shared with Ms. Norton.

Class #5 Fourth & Final Mini-Project

Agenda #5 - Finish the last mini-project (#4)

Objective: Continue to become familiar with Scratch 3.0 by learning game design & programming tips. Also, use the Design Journal to record/share your daily progress and writing prompt responses.

• Each student is expected to complete, save and submit the Mini-Projects on the project Links Google Document shared with Ms. Norton.  In today's class #5 the student is to complete the About Me (4th and final) mini-project.

Please copy/paste the save name link for each of the tips mini-projects in your google Project Links document. Please remember to share with Ms. Norton. If time permits explore other projects.

1. Discuss Writing Prompt #4 "Learning by Designing".

2. Complete the third mini Project(10 min): AYN Animate your name. Open Scratch 3.0, in the menu bar choose Tutorials and select "Animate a Name" tutorial. Watch the video first, then code...

Save as: AYN first name last initial section

3. Fourth and final Mini Project: *About Me 

How can you combine interesting images and sounds to make an interactive collage about yourself? Experiment with sprites, costumes, backdrops, looks, and sounds to create an interactive Scratch project that introduces yourself to others.

*See handouts offered in class too. 

Open Scratch beta 3.0, Name your project and start creating...
 

Save as: About Me first name last initial section

Open Scratch beta 3.0, Name your project and start creating...

4. Design Journal:

Answer the appropriate writing prompt and note the class work for the day.

HW: writing prompt #5, final writing prompt 

Extra Credit: Scratch Holiday Card tutorial

Class #4 AYN 3rd Mini Project

Agenda #4 - Cont. Exploring Scratch 3.0 Coding (Programming)

Objective: The student will follow a Scratch Tutorial to learn the Basics of designing a scratch project. Also, S/he will reflect in the design journal and discuss writing prompt #2.

1. Open your Browser, Google Drive, and  Scratch site.

2. Select Explore Scratch 3.0 link. View the tutorial video. Then create an Adventure Game project.

Send your favorite Cartoon Network characters on a quest, from the farthest reaches of the universe to the edge of Craig's creek. Unlock secret treasures and discover new characters while creating an adventure game.

save as: Adventure Game first name last initial section. You must Download this to your Google Drive to save!

3. Set up the:  Project Links document in Google Drive

Make a copy: and place into our shared folder.

4. Entry in Design Journal, summarize classwork (Discuss something you learned about Scratch 3.0) and note the homework.

5. If time permits Start the third mini Project: AYN Animate your name. Open Scratch 3.0, in the menu bar choose Tutorials and select "Animate a Name" tutorial. Watch the video first, then code...

Save as: AYN first name last initial section

HW: Respond to Prompt #4 - What is Learning by Designing?

Class #3 Second Scratch Mini Project, Adventure Game

Agenda #3 - Exploring Scratch 3.0 Coding (Programming)

Objective: The student will follow a Scratch Tutorial to learn the Basics of designing a scratch project. Also, S/he will reflect in the design journal and discuss writing prompt #2.

1. Open your Browser, Google Drive, Class Agenda3 and  Scratch site.

2. Select Explore Scratch 3.0 link. View the tutorial video. Then create an Adventure Game project.

Send your favorite Cartoon Network characters on a quest, from the farthest reaches of the universe to the edge of Craig's creek. Unlock secret treasures and discover new characters while creating an adventure game.

save as: Adventure Game first name last initial section. You must Download this to your Google Drive to save!

3. Set up the:  Project Links document in Google Drive

Make a copy: and place into our shared folder.

4. Entry in Design Journal, summarize classwork (Discuss something you learned about Scratch 3.0) and note the homework.

If time permits view the Getting Started Tutorials

HW: Respond to Prompt #3 - What is computational thinking?

Class #2 Explore Scratch 3.0

Agenda #2 - Exploring Scratch 3.0 Coding (Programming)

Objective: The student will follow a Scratch Tutorial to learn the Basics of designing a scratch project. Also, S/he will reflect in the design journal and discuss writing prompt #1.

1. Open your Browser, Google Drive, Class Agenda2 and  Scratch site.

2. Select Explore Scratch 3.0 link. View the tutorial video. Then create a project with a Sprite that talks and sings.

save as: talks first name last initial section. You must Download this to your Google Drive to save!

3. Set up the: Tips & Final Project Links document in Google Drive

Make a copy: and place into our shared folder.

4. Entry in Design Journal, summarize classwork (Discuss something you learned about Scratch 3.0) and note the homework.

If time permits view the Getting Started Tutorials

HW: Respond to Prompt #2 - What is Designed-Based Learning?