Hey everyone! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. I’m Rick, also known as “Rick Girls” on Scratch, and I’m here with Erica, who goes by “Visually” on Scratch. Welcome to episode 12! We know it’s been a while since our last update, but we have a fantastic episode ready for you!
First up, we’re sharing some awesome projects from the Scratch community that we really enjoyed. One of my favorites is called “Rudy Pets and Potato Cat.” It’s a hilarious infomercial about a pretend product featuring a potato dressed up like a pet. It’s a fun three-minute video that I think you’ll love!
Another project I found amazing is a dance tutorial by “Cinnabon Girl 13.” It’s all about the famous “Thriller” dance from Michael Jackson’s music video, which has zombies dancing in a super cool routine. This tutorial breaks down the dance steps so you can learn and join in the fun!
We’ve included links to both projects in the description, so make sure to check them out!
Next, let’s talk about the upcoming “Hour of Code,” a worldwide event starting on December 7. It’s a fantastic chance for anyone interested in coding to try out different activities. Scratch has created some awesome Hour of Code activities, including one celebrating the 150th anniversary of “Alice in Wonderland.” You can use cool sprites and make your own projects based on this theme.
There’s also a project featuring characters from the show “We Bare Bears,” where you can create your own hide-and-seek game. It’s a cute show, and we’re excited to include it in our Hour of Code activities.
We have a special message from the Scratch team. Right now, we’re in the middle of Members Week at the Media Lab at MIT, where different research groups, like Lifelong Kindergarten, are based. We get to show off some of the amazing projects happening here.
One project we want to highlight is a rapid prototyping tool for city planning. It uses tagged LEGO objects to show information about buildings in real-time. This tool helps visualize how easy it is to walk around different areas, helping planners make smart decisions about city development.
Another project, created by Jennifer, makes drawing with programming easier. Instead of using blocks, this tool lets users create connections between different shapes, allowing them to experiment with designs and patterns.
It’s really inspiring to see all the creative work happening around the lab!
That’s it for today’s episode. We can’t wait to bring you episode 13 before the year ends. Thanks for joining us, and happy scratching!
Imagine a funny product like “Rudy Pets and Potato Cat” and create your own infomercial using Scratch. Use your creativity to design characters and write a script. Share your project with your classmates and see who can come up with the most hilarious idea!
Watch the dance tutorial by “Cinnabon Girl 13” and learn the “Thriller” dance steps. Once you’ve got the moves down, record a video of yourself performing the dance and upload it to Scratch. You can even add your own music and effects!
Join the worldwide “Hour of Code” event by creating a project using Scratch. Choose a theme like “Alice in Wonderland” or “We Bare Bears” and use Scratch sprites to bring your story to life. Share your project with the class and discuss what you learned about coding.
Using LEGO blocks, create a small city layout in class. Use the concept of tagged LEGO objects to discuss how city planners use technology to make decisions. Think about how you can improve your city design for better walkability and share your ideas with the class.
Try out Jennifer’s drawing tool concept by using Scratch to create a project where you connect different shapes. Experiment with designs and patterns, and see how programming can help you create art. Present your artwork to the class and explain your creative process.
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Hi everyone! Welcome to another Scratch video update. I’m Rick, also known as “Rick Girls” on Scratch, and I am joined by Erica, also known as “Visually” on Scratch. Welcome to episode 12! It’s been a while since our last episode, and we apologize for being a bit behind schedule. We have an amazing episode lined up for you!
In our first segment, we highlight some projects from the community that we loved. One project I enjoyed is called “Rudy Pets and Potato Cat.” It’s a fun infomercial for a fictional product featuring a root vegetable dressed up like a pet. It’s a charming three-minute video that I think you’ll really enjoy!
Another project I loved is a thriller dance tutorial created by “Cinnabon Girl 13.” If you’re not familiar with the “Thriller” music video by Michael Jackson, it features zombies dancing in a fantastic routine. This tutorial breaks down the dance step-by-step, making it easy for anyone to join in!
We have links to both projects in the description, so be sure to check them out!
Next, we want to talk about the upcoming “Hour of Code,” a global event starting December 7. It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in coding to participate in various activities. Scratch has created some exciting Hour of Code activities, including one themed around the 150th anniversary of “Alice in Wonderland.” You can use cool sprites and create your own projects based on this theme.
Additionally, there’s a project featuring characters from “We Bare Bears,” where you can create your own hide-and-seek game. It’s a cute show, and we’re thrilled to include it in our Hour of Code activities.
Now, we have a special message from the Scratch team. We’re currently in the middle of Members Week at the Media Lab at MIT, where various research groups, including Lifelong Kindergarten, are based. We have the opportunity to showcase some of the exciting projects happening here.
One project we want to highlight is a rapid prototyping interface for city planning. It uses tagged LEGO objects to project information about buildings in real-time. This tool helps visualize walkability in different areas, allowing planners to make informed decisions about urban development.
Another project, created by Jennifer, focuses on making it easier to draw with programming. Instead of using blocks, this tool allows users to create relationships between different shapes, enabling them to experiment with designs and patterns.
It’s inspiring to see the innovative work happening around the lab!
That wraps up our episode for today. We look forward to bringing you episode 13 before the year ends. Thanks for joining us, and happy scratching!
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Scratch – A visual programming language that helps you create stories, games, and animations by snapping blocks together. – Example sentence: In Scratch, you can make a cat dance by connecting different blocks of code.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to follow. – Example sentence: We learned basic coding in class by creating a simple game using Scratch.
Projects – Creations or tasks that you work on, often involving coding or building something. – Example sentence: Our teacher asked us to share our coding projects with the class.
Community – A group of people who share ideas and help each other, especially online. – Example sentence: The Scratch community is a great place to find inspiration and get help with your coding projects.
Tutorial – A step-by-step guide that teaches you how to do something new. – Example sentence: I followed a tutorial to learn how to make a character jump in my game.
Code – A set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer what to do. – Example sentence: By changing the code, I was able to make my game more challenging.
Sprites – Characters or objects in a game or animation that you can program to move and interact. – Example sentence: I added new sprites to my project to make the story more interesting.
Game – An interactive program that you can play, often created using coding. – Example sentence: We created a fun game in class where you have to catch falling apples.
Programming – The act of writing code to create software, games, or applications. – Example sentence: Programming can be a lot of fun when you see your ideas come to life on the screen.
Designs – Plans or drawings made to show the look and function of something before it is built or created. – Example sentence: I sketched some designs for my new game before I started coding it.
