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    Scratch Intro

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    This document provides an introduction to getting started with Scratch 3.0, including how to install and launch the Scratch editor, the basic interface components like the blocks palette and stage, and how sprites function as characters or objects in projects. The key steps are to install Scratch Desktop, navigate to the Scratch website to access the online editor, and start dragging blocks together to code movements and interactions for sprites on the stage.

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    This document provides an introduction to getting started with Scratch 3.0, including how to install and launch the Scratch editor, the basic interface components like the blocks palette and stage, and how sprites function as characters or objects in projects. The key steps are to install Scratch Desktop, navigate to the Scratch website to access the online editor, and start dragging blocks together to code movements and interactions for sprites on the stage.

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    This document provides an introduction to getting started with Scratch 3.0, including how to install and launch the Scratch editor, the basic interface components like the blocks palette and stage, and how sprites function as characters or objects in projects. The key steps are to install Scratch Desktop, navigate to the Scratch website to access the online editor, and start dragging blocks together to code movements and interactions for sprites on the stage.

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    Getting Started with

    3.0

    Create your own games, animations,


    interactive ­stories, and more.
    1

    GETTING STARTED
    First, you’ll need to start Scratch.

    Start by launching Scratch Desktop


    If Scratch Desktop is not already installed on your
    computer, you will need to install it.

    There are two versions of the Scratch offline editor available:

    Use Scratch Desktop 3.0 If your computer is running Windows 10 or


    higher, or macOS 10.13 or higher.

    Use Scratch 2 if your computer uses an older operating system.


    If you are using Scratch 2, use the Getting Started
    with Scratch 2 booklet and materials.

    scratch.mit.edu

    You can also use Scratch online at: scratch.mit.edu


    Using Scratch online requires an internet connection.

    Once you’ve navigated to scratch.mit.edu,


    click Create to get to the Scratch Editor.
    2

    LET’S CODE!
    To code projects in Scratch, you snap together blocks. Start by
    dragging out a move block.

    Click the block to try it.


    Does your cat move?

    Now say something!


    Click the Looks category.

    Drag out a say block.


    Snap it onto the move block.
    Click on your blocks to try them.
    3

    THE SCRATCH EDITOR


    The Scratch Editor is where you create projects in Scratch.
    Here are its main parts:

    Blocks Palette The Stage


    Blocks for coding Where your creations
    your projects come to life

    Coding Area Sprite List


    Drag in blocks and snap them Click the thumbnail
    together to code your sprites of a sprite to select it

    Saving in Scratch Desktop


    Click the File menu and select Save to
    your computer. To open a project, click
    Load from your computer.
    4

    WHAT IS A SPRITE?
    In Scratch, any character or object is called a sprite. Every new project
    in Scratch starts with the Cat sprite.

    Want to choose a different sprite?

    Click the New Sprite icon.

    Or, hover over the “New Sprite” icon to see more options.

    Upload an image from your


    computer. Click for a surprise sprite!
    Draw your own sprite.
    Choose a sprite from the
    library.

    Want to delete a sprite from your project?

    First, select the sprite by clicking on


    its thumbnail in the Sprite List.

    Then, click here to delete the sprite.

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