Project on “Project on “ScratchScratch””

~By Samuel and Serguei~By Samuel and Serguei

What is it?What is it?

• Scratch is a visual programming Scratch is a visual programming environment that allows users to environment that allows users to learn computer programming while learn computer programming while working on personally meaningful working on personally meaningful projects such as animated stories projects such as animated stories and games.and games.

When was it created?When was it created?

• Scratch was created in the summer Scratch was created in the summer in 2007, but the first stable build was in 2007, but the first stable build was released in July 2, 2009.released in July 2, 2009.

Who created it?Who created it?

• Scratch was created by Mitchell Scratch was created by Mitchell Resnick, who was a media lab Resnick, who was a media lab professor.professor.

Where or how is scratch most Where or how is scratch most frequently used?frequently used?

• Scratch is most frequently used in schools Scratch is most frequently used in schools for 6 to 16 year old kids to easily create for 6 to 16 year old kids to easily create programs or games, and to help start programs or games, and to help start them on basic programming.them on basic programming.

• Scratch is also a popular tool for Scratch is also a popular tool for programmers who are just starting and programmers who are just starting and want to learn the basics.want to learn the basics.

• Programs written by scratch are usually Programs written by scratch are usually used in schools, museums, community used in schools, museums, community centers, and homes.centers, and homes.

Is scratch a graphical Is scratch a graphical programming language?programming language?

• Yes.Yes.

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•Here’s an example of a scratch project included with the program::