Image #1
Getting Started
1. Click on File > Open to
retrieve a game.
2. Click “Examples”, then select
the “Games” Folder.
3. Select a game, read the notes, and PLAY!.
4. Be sure to examine out the
code, graphics and the FUN!
Image #2 The Scratch Control and Design Screen
Tabs
Palate
Green
Flag
Stage
Blocks
Script Area
(White
Space)
New
Sprite
Buttons
Sprite List
Image #3 New Sprite Buttons
• Scratch projects are made
up of objects called
Sprites
• They serve as characters
or objects in your game
• Costumes change their
appearance
• Each Sprite has its own
script; the scripts
determine how the Sprites
interact
• Paint your own Sprite
• Choose an image for a new Sprite
• Get a surprise Sprite
Image #4 Costume Tabs
• Change your Sprite’s Look with a
costume change
• Click on the Costumes tab. To
add a costume click Import
• To modify your Sprite using the
paint function, click Edit
• Make a copy before you edit to
save the original
• Any image can be used
• Create animation with costume
change (think flip book)