Exploring Scratch 3 Basics

What is Scratch 3?

• Scratch 3 is a video game.

• Scratch 3 is a social media platform.

• Scratch 3 is a mobile app for photo editing.

• Scratch 3 is a programming language and online community for creating interactive projects.

Who created Scratch?

• Bill Gates and Microsoft

• Steve Jobs and Apple Inc.

• Mitch Resnick and the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab

• Mark Zuckerberg and the Facebook Team

What can you create with Scratch 3?

• Interactive stories, games, animations, and simulations.

• Websites and blogs

• Virtual reality experiences

• Mobile applications

What is a sprite in Scratch?

• A sprite is a type of background in Scratch.

• A sprite is a sound effect used in Scratch.

• A sprite is a programming language used in Scratch.

• A sprite in Scratch is a character or object that can be programmed to perform actions.

How do you add a new sprite?

• Drag and drop an image onto the canvas.

• Click on the 'Import' button in the file menu.

• Use the 'Add Sprite' option in the sprite editor.

• Select 'New Object' from the main menu.

What is a backdrop in Scratch?

• A backdrop in Scratch is a type of sprite.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a sound effect.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a coding block.

• A backdrop in Scratch is a visual background for a scene.

How can you change a sprite's costume?

• Select the 'hide' block to remove the sprite's current costume.

• Drag and drop the sprite to a new location to change its look.

• Use the 'switch costume to' block to change a sprite's costume.

• Use the 'change color' block to alter a sprite's appearance.

What are blocks in Scratch?

• Blocks are types of sprites in Scratch.

• Blocks are physical objects used in building structures.

• Blocks are sound files used for audio effects.

• Blocks in Scratch are visual programming elements used to create scripts for controlling sprites.

What is the purpose of the 'when green flag clicked' block?

• To stop a script when the green flag is clicked.

• To start a script or actions when the green flag is clicked.

• To change the color of the green flag.

• To display a message when the green flag is clicked.

How do you make a sprite move?

• Rotate the sprite to create movement.

• Update the sprite's position coordinates and redraw it.

• Add a sound effect to the sprite.

• Change the sprite's color to make it move.