Scratch



*Your Scratch is due no later than May 12!!!*
 * 1) Read **all** directions on this page before beginning. Then follow them step by step.
 * 2) Now that we've had some time to learn our way around Scratch a little, it's time to begin our final projects. Go to Scratch Project Topic Choices and follow the directions to choose your topic.
 * 3) Check with Mrs. Hallowell to be sure your topic is available.Once she OK's your topic, **only** __**one**__ person in your group should go to this link & fill in your information: Topic Choice Form
 * 4) Next, review the rubric so you know what a great project must contain. Check out the "Expert" Column. That's where you want to be!: Scratch Rubric
 * 5) Read # 6, 7, & 8 directions again.
 * 6) Create a Storyboard for your Scratch (cartoon of the different things you want to include in your Scratch).
 * 7) Create at least 5 questions about your chosen topic that you want to include in your Scratch.
 * 8) When your Storyboard and Questions are finished, check with Mrs. Hallowell to get approval to begin your Scratch.
 * 9) Read # 10,11,12,13,14,15,& 16 directions again.
 * 10) Go to [|http://scratch.mit.edu.]
 * 11) Sign in. Your username is: ebenezercomputer (no spaces!). Your password is: warpspeed (all lower case).
 * 12) Click "Create." If you have already saved yours, then click "File," then click "Go to My Stuff," then find your scratch.
 * 13) Important: Save your Scratch right away! When you save your Scratch, use 5__LastName(s) as the file name, e.g. 5RHallowell or 5BHallowellStrack. DO NOTE SAVE PRACTICE SCRATCHES, PLEASE!
 * 14) Begin creating your project Scratch. Because you are working online, you can access this from home or the classroom as well as the computer lab! Unfortunately, only one of you can work on the scratch at a time, so make sure you're sharing the work! Take turns being drivers and navigators. Make sure you **both** agree before putting something in your Scratch.
 * 15) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">If you need help as you work, click the "Tips" menu in Scratch. Here is another resource that can help you with specific questions: Scratch How-to Videos. I also have some Scratch cards that will help you create different effects in Scratch that you might find helpful. Please see me if you want to borrow a set.
 * 16) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Make sure you are following your plan, including both partners (if you have them) in the process, and incorporating all the key points of information you planned to include. Remember to check the rubric from time to time to be sure you have everything you need in your Scratch for a great grade.
 * 17) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Have fun creating your Scratch!
 * 18) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Your Scratch is due no later than May 20th. Plan your time wisely as I know you will have other projects for other teachers to complete as well. You will not have enough time in the Computer Lab unless you arrange a special time to come in and work, so plan on doing some of this work at home or on your classroom computers.

When you feel your Scratch is finished, come see me as a team. Celebrate!!!