ScratchJr Basics and Functions

This video tutorial introduces ScratchJr, a coding platform for young learners to create stories, games, and animations. It guides viewers on downloading the app, starting a new project, and using movement blocks to animate characters. The tutorial encourages creativity and exploration, providing a foundation for further learning in coding.

What can you create using ScratchJr?

• Stories, riddles, and games

• Only games

• Only stories

• Only animations

What do you need to start using ScratchJr?

• A gaming console

• A smartphone and an internet connection

• An iPad or Android tablet and the ScratchJr app

• A computer and a web browser

What is the default character when you start a new project in ScratchJr?

• A frog

• A dog

• A cat

• A blue guy

How can you remove a character from the screen in ScratchJr?

• Drag the character off the screen

• Double-click the character

• Right-click the character and select delete

• Hold down on the character until it wiggles, then click the X

What color are the movement blocks in ScratchJr?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What happens if you snap movement blocks together in ScratchJr?

• The character will perform all actions in sequence

• The character will perform only the first action

• The character will perform actions randomly

• The character will not move

How can you start a sequence of actions without clicking each block individually?

• By shaking the tablet

• By double-clicking the character

• By clicking the green flag

• By pressing the space bar

What should you do to make your character jump multiple times?

• Drag the jump block multiple times into the programming area

• Click the jump block once

• Press the space bar repeatedly

• Shake the tablet

What can you do after mastering the first lesson in ScratchJr?

• Only create static images

• Only create simple animations

• Only create short stories

• Create a longer movie or a video game

What should you do to ensure you don't miss any ScratchJr lessons?

• Subscribe to the channel

• Bookmark the website

• Take notes

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