Scratch - Introduction to Coding

Coding language where programs can be developed by dragging and dropping colored blocks.

• Block-based coding

• App coding

• Javascript coding

• Machine level language

A graphical block programming language for creating interactive stories, games, animation, music, art, and presentations.

• Alice

• Javascript

• Python

• Scratch

Any character, object, or graphic added to a project.

• Backdrop

• Sprite

• Costume

• Stage

Different designs or appearance of a sprite. Several of these for an individual sprite can give the appearance of animation.

• Backdrop

• Sprite

• Costume

• Stage

Area in which the project is displayed on the screen when the program is running.

• Backdrop

• Sprite

• Costume

• Stage

A background that can be used on the stage.

• Backdrop

• Sprite

• Costume

• Stage

Official name of the cat, or mascot, who represents the Scratch block programming language.

• Scratchy

• Palette

• Backpack

• Remix

A completed program the uses Scratch

• Project

• Script

• Block

• Software Bug

A single programming command that is connected to other commands to create a program.

• Project

• Script

• Block

• Software Bug

An error in the logic or use of commands that results in the program performing in a manner other than that intended.

• Project

• Script

• Block

• Software Bug