Scratch, Lesson Two
Lesson One went off without a hitch in the lab. For most, it was really super easy; however, it left them with some time to experiment with adding sound, a different background, and movement. Having students work in pairs also made this easier.
Instead of wasting trees, it also helped that I put the .pdf version of the directions on our computer lab homepage as a download so that students could get a nice, full color version right there on their computer. You know, so there’s absolutely no excuse for not following directions.
The second lesson in our Scratch exploration has more steps than the first, but is still uncomplicated enough to ease students into the program. Plus, it involves them manipulating a photo of themselves so they will be motivated to get this one done. Students can still work in pairs or go solo. Pairs might want to do the activity twice, so each partner gets a chance to tinker with their own photo.
Scratch, Lesson Two
Objective: Create an interactive photo of yourself using both PhotoBooth and Scratch.
Step-by-Step Guide for Students: scratchlessontwo
Lesson add-on:
–Take another photo of yourself in a different position. Using the same steps, make this into a costume for your photo sprite. Use the switch costume block (similar to the dot animation) to animate yourself switching between the two costumes.
