Scratch Project Basic 6 Basic Technology Lesson Note

LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Apply scratch programming to execute activity of choice (from home, school or community setting)

INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCH PROJECTS

In this lesson, you will create your own Scratch project based on activities from your home, school, or community. This allows you to be creative and solve problems using programming.

PROJECT IDEAS FROM DIFFERENT SETTINGS

HOME-BASED PROJECTS:

1. Family Chore Tracker 
   1. Track daily chores
   2. Award points for completed tasks
   3. Display total points
2. Birthday Party Invitation 
   1. Animated invitation card
   2. Music and colorful graphics
   3. Interactive message
3. Home Safety Game 
   1. Identify safety hazards in home
   2. Learn fire safety rules
   3. Emergency contact information
4. Recipe Calculator 
   1. Adjust ingredient quantities
   2. Convert measurements
   3. Display cooking instructions
5. Family Budget Tracker 
   1. Track allowances
   2. Calculate savings
   3. Simple spending record

SCHOOL-BASED PROJECTS:

1. Math Quiz Game 
   1. Addition, subtraction, multiplication questions
   2. Score tracking
   3. Different difficulty levels
   4. Timer for challenges
2. Spelling Bee Game 
   1. Word spelling practice
   2. Voice or text input
   3. Difficulty levels
   4. Score system
3. School Timetable 
   1. Display daily schedule
   2. Subject reminders
   3. Interactive class periods
4. Library Book Tracker 
   1. Catalog favorite books
   2. Track books read
   3. Reading goals
   4. Book recommendations
5. Science Experiment Simulator 
   1. Virtual experiments
   2. Plant growth simulation
   3. Water cycle demonstration
   4. Solar system model
6. Multiplication Table Tutor 
   1. Practice times tables
   2. Interactive quizzes
   3. Visual representations
   4. Progress tracking

COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS:

1. Traffic Safety Game 
   1. Teach road safety rules
   2. Traffic light simulator
   3. Pedestrian crossing practice
   4. Safe driver game
2. Community Clean-Up Tracker 
   1. Track litter collected
   2. Map dirty areas
   3. Volunteer hours counter
   4. Impact statistics
3. Market Price Calculator 
   1. Calculate market shopping costs
   2. Currency converter
   3. Budgeting tool
   4. Change calculator
4. Neighborhood Map 
   1. Interactive community map
   2. Important locations marked
   3. Emergency services locations
   4. School routes
5. Health Clinic Appointment Reminder 
   1. Track vaccination schedules
   2. Appointment reminders
   3. Health tips display

PROJECT PLANNING STEPS

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC Select a project that interests you and is useful to you, your family, or community.

Questions to Ask:

• What problem can I solve?
• What would be helpful or fun?
• What can I realistically create?

STEP 2: PLAN YOUR PROJECT

Write down:

• Project Title: What is it called?
• Purpose: What will it do?
• Sprites Needed: What characters/objects?
• Backgrounds: What scenes?
• Features: What functions will it have?
• User Interaction: How will users interact?

STEP 3: DESIGN ON PAPER

Draw your project:

• Sketch the stage/background
• Draw sprites and their positions
• Plan the flow of activities
• Note button placements

STEP 4: CREATE IN SCRATCH

1. Go to scratch.mit.edu
2. Click “Create”
3. Add backgrounds
4. Add/create sprites
5. Start programming

EXAMPLE PROJECT: MATH QUIZ GAME

Project Plan:

Title: Math Master Quiz

Purpose: Help students practice addition and subtraction

Sprites:

• Teacher character (asks questions)
• Student character (player)
• Correct/wrong symbols
• Score display

Backgrounds:

• Classroom scene
• Victory screen
• Game over screen

Features:

• Random math questions
• Score counter
• Timer
• Difficulty levels
• Sound effects

User Interaction:

• Type answers using keyboard
• Click buttons for levels
• Click to start/restart

BASIC PROGRAMMING BLOCKS TO USE

Variables Needed:

• Score
• Question Number
• Time
• Number 1 (first number)
• Number 2 (second number)
• Correct Answer

Sample Code Structure:

When Green Flag Clicked:

Set Score to 0

Set Question Number to 1

Say “Welcome to Math Master! Ready?” for 2 seconds

Ask Questions:

Set Number1 to pick random 1 to 10

Set Number2 to pick random 1 to 10

Set Correct Answer to Number1 + Number2

Ask “What is [Number1] + [Number2]?” and wait

If Answer = Correct Answer then

  Say “Correct!” for 2 seconds

  Change Score by 10

  Play sound “cheer”

Else

  Say “Wrong! The answer is [Correct Answer]” for 2 seconds

  Play sound “boing”

End

Change Question Number by 1

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Your project should have:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. At least 2 sprites
2. At least 1 background
3. User interaction (keyboard or mouse)
4. At least 1 variable
5. Sound effects
6. Clear instructions for users

GOOD PROJECT FEATURES: 7. Multiple levels or stages 8. Score tracking 9. Animation 10. Educational value 11. Clear visual design 12. Error handling

EXCELLENT PROJECT FEATURES: 13. Creative theme 14. Complex interactions 15. Multiple scenes 16. Help/instruction screen 17. Restart option 18. Professional appearance

TESTING YOUR PROJECT

Test for:

1. Functionality: Does everything work?
2. Bugs: Are there errors?
3. User Experience: Is it easy to use?
4. Instructions: Are they clear?
5. Fun Factor: Is it engaging?

Ask:

• Does the game start properly?
• Do all buttons work?
• Are instructions clear?
• Is scoring accurate?
• Are there any errors?
• Is it enjoyable?

SHARING YOUR PROJECT

Steps to Share:

1. Click “Share” button in Scratch
2. Add project title
3. Write clear instructions
4. Add description
5. Choose appropriate tags
6. Share link with class

Project Description Should Include:

• What the project does
• How to use it
• What you learned
• Credits (if you used others’ ideas)

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Your project will be evaluated on:

1. Creativity (20%) – Original and interesting
2. Functionality (30%) – Works properly
3. User Interface (20%) – Easy to use, looks good
4. Code Quality (15%) – Well-organized
5. Educational Value (15%) – Teaches or helps with something

EVALUATION

1. What is the first step in creating a Scratch project?
2. Name three types of projects you can create in Scratch
3. Why is planning important before coding?
4. What should you include in a project description?
5. How do you share your Scratch project?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Before creating a Scratch project, you should ________ 

1. a) Start coding immediately
2. b) Plan and design first
3. c) Share it first
4. d) Delete everything

1. A good Scratch project should have ________ 

1. a) No instructions
2. b) One sprite only
3. c) Clear instructions and interaction
4. d) No sounds

1. Variables in Scratch are used to ________ 

1. a) Make sounds
2. b) Store and track values
3. c) Delete sprites
4. d) Change colors only

1. Which is a good home-based project idea? 

1. a) Rocket launch
2. b) Family chore tracker
3. c) War game
4. d) Complicated physics

1. To share your project, you click ________ 

1. a) Delete
2. b) Share
3. c) Hide
4. d) Stop

ANSWERS: 1.b 2.c 3.b 4.b 5.b

HOMEWORK

1. Choose one project idea from home, school, or community
2. Write a complete project plan including:
   1. Title and purpose
   2. Sprites needed (draw them)
   3. Backgrounds needed (describe)
   4. Features list
   5. How users will interact
3. Create a storyboard showing project flow
4. Start creating your project in Scratch (if possible)
5. Write instructions for how to use your project