Hey there! Welcome back to our Scratch update. I’m Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch, and I’m here with my co-host Jan Tico, who you might know as Champion. We’re excited to bring you the 27th episode of the Scratch Badou Update. It’s been almost a year since our last update, but today we have a special guest, Champ Eco, who is famous for the Chess 99 sprite. Tim Pica is another cool sprite in the Scratch library, and it’s one of the many awesome things Champion has worked on.
Let’s dive into some amazing projects from the Scratch community. First up is the “Ten Tutorial” by a user named Math Math Math. This tutorial is all about using the pen tool in Scratch. It shows you how to use it just like a real pen on paper, moving it around and even erasing. It’s a great project to check out if you want to learn more about using the pen tool effectively.
Another project I love is the Remixable Project Studio by Storming Ravens. On Scratch, you can remix any project, but this studio has a collection of projects that are especially fun to remix. It’s a great place to find inspiration and try out new ideas!
There’s always something exciting happening in the Scratch community. This summer, there’s a new Scratch Camp called the Downbeat Camp. It’s all about creating creatures you might find in the deep ocean. The camp will last for three weeks, and everyone is invited to join in the fun! You can find more information about the camp at scratch.mit.edu/camp.
We also have some great tips for you in the online section with Semester Titanium. You can visit the tips page at scratch.mit.edu/tips to find lots of starter projects and helpful ideas.
Speaking of ocean creatures, what’s your favorite sea creature? Mine is a pufferfish! They’re so unique and interesting. My co-host loves octopuses. They’re super smart and can do amazing things with their tentacles. We can’t wait to see some pufferfish and octopus sprites from you in the Downbeat Camp!
That’s all for now, friends! We promise it won’t be another year before our next update. Until then, keep exploring and creating on Scratch. Scratch on!
Explore the “Ten Tutorial” by Math Math Math and then create your own project using the pen tool in Scratch. Try drawing different shapes and patterns. Share your project with your classmates and explain how you used the pen tool to create your designs.
Visit the Remixable Project Studio by Storming Ravens. Choose a project that interests you and remix it by adding your own unique twist. Present your remixed project to the class and discuss what changes you made and why.
Participate in the Scratch Downbeat Camp and create a project featuring your favorite deep ocean creature. Use Scratch to animate your creature and add sound effects. Share your project with the class and describe the creature you chose and its characteristics.
Visit the Scratch tips page and choose a starter project to work on. Follow the tips provided to enhance your Scratch skills. Once completed, demonstrate your project to the class and explain what you learned from the tips page.
Create a sprite of your favorite sea creature using Scratch. Use different costumes to show various actions or emotions of your creature. Present your sprite to the class and share interesting facts about the sea creature you chose.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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All right, a quick update! We’re back! Everyone, my name is Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch, and I’m Jan Tico, also known as Champion. Welcome to the 27th episode of the Scratch Badou Update. Sorry it’s been so long—almost a year! But we have a very special co-host, Champ Eco, who you might know from the Chess 99 sprite. Tim Pica is a sprite in the Scratch library, one of the many cool things about Champion.
We have our first section in the Treacherous Eight, which is the Levites section. These are projects that we love from the Scratch community. The first project I want to highlight is the “Ten Tutorial” by the user Math Math Math. This tutorial helps you use the pen tool in Scratch and goes further by illustrating how to use it effectively—like literally putting down a pen on a piece of paper and moving it around and erasing it. So definitely check out that project, along with other awesome tutorials by Math Math Math.
What about you? What do you like from the community?
I’m loving the Remixable Project Studio by Storming Ravens. As we know, all projects on Scratch are remixable, but this is a collection of projects that are especially good. Well done!
Next, we have the “Things to Try” section. There are a lot of exciting things happening in the Scratch community, but one thing we want to highlight is a new Scratch Camp happening this summer. It’s called the Downbeat Camp, and it’s focused on creating creatures that you would find in the depths of the ocean. We invite all of you to participate in this camp, which will unfold over three weeks. To find out more information about the camp, check out scratch.mit.edu/camp.
We also have an online section with Semester Titanium, where I have a tip for you. You can check out the tips page at scratch.mit.edu/tips. There are a bunch of really great starter projects you’ll find there.
By the way, what’s your favorite sea creature?
My favorite sea creature is probably a pufferfish. What about you?
Mine is an octopus!
I expect to see some octopus and pufferfish sprites from you in the Downbeat Camp video.
All right, friends, we will see you again! I promise it won’t be another year before the next video update. Until then, Scratch on!
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This version removes any informal language, filler words, and clarifies the content for better readability.
Scratch – A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In Scratch, you can make your own games by dragging and dropping blocks of code.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to follow using a programming language. – Example sentence: We learned the basics of coding by creating a simple game in class today.
Projects – Things that you create using coding, like games, animations, or stories. – Example sentence: Our teacher asked us to share our coding projects with the class.
Community – A group of people who share their work and ideas with each other, especially online. – Example sentence: The Scratch community is a great place to find inspiration for new projects.
Tutorial – A step-by-step guide that helps you learn how to do something new, like coding. – Example sentence: I followed a tutorial to learn how to make a character move in my game.
Remixable – Something that can be changed or modified by others, especially in coding projects. – Example sentence: The game I made is remixable, so my friends can add their own ideas to it.
Camp – A place or program where you can learn new skills, like coding, in a fun and interactive way. – Example sentence: I attended a coding camp over the summer and learned how to make my own app.
Ocean – A large body of salt water, often used in coding projects as a theme or background. – Example sentence: I used an ocean background for my underwater adventure game in Scratch.
Tips – Helpful pieces of advice or information that make it easier to do something, like coding. – Example sentence: Our teacher gave us tips on how to debug our code when it doesn’t work.
Sprites – Characters or objects in a coding project that can be moved and controlled. – Example sentence: In Scratch, you can create and animate sprites to make your game more exciting.
