Exploring Scratch Programming

What is Scratch?

• Scratch is a type of computer hardware.

• Scratch is a visual programming language.

• Scratch is a video game.

• Scratch is a social media platform.

Who created Scratch?

• Mark Zuckerberg and the Facebook Team

• Bill Gates and the Microsoft Research Team

• Steve Jobs and the Apple Development Team

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

What can you create using Scratch?

• Interactive stories, games, animations, and simulations.

• Photo editing software

• Text documents

• Static websites

What is a sprite in Scratch?

• A sprite is a type of background in Scratch.

• A sprite is a programming language used in Scratch.

• A sprite is a sound effect used in Scratch.

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

How do you add a backdrop in Scratch?

• Click on the 'Sprite', go to 'Costumes' tab, and choose a costume.

• Right-click on the 'Stage' and select 'Add Sound' to change the backdrop.

• Open the 'File' menu and select 'Import Image' to set a backdrop.

• Click on the 'Stage', go to 'Backdrops' tab, and choose or create a backdrop.

What is a script in Scratch?

• A script in Scratch is a sound file.

• A script in Scratch is a sequence of blocks that control a sprite's actions and behaviors.

• A script in Scratch is a type of sprite.

• A script in Scratch is a background image.

What does the green flag do in Scratch?

• The green flag stops the execution of a Scratch project.

• The green flag changes the background color in Scratch.

• The green flag starts the execution of a Scratch project.

• The green flag saves the Scratch project.

How can you make a sprite move in Scratch?

• Use the 'jump' block in the 'Sound' category.

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

• Drag the sprite around with the mouse.

• Use the 'move' block in the 'Motion' category.

What is a block in Scratch?

• A block in Scratch is a background image.

• A block in Scratch is a visual programming element used to create scripts.

• A block in Scratch is a type of sprite.

• A block in Scratch is a sound file.

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

• To trigger actions in response to user clicks.

• To change the background color of the screen.

• To save user preferences automatically.

• To display a message when the program starts.