Scratch Jr Project: Build a Nature Scene

Scratch Jr Project: Build a Nature Scene

Project Overview: In this project, we will create a vibrant nature scene in Scratch Jr featuring a forest with animals like frogs and birds under a shining sun.

Blocks and Features Used:

• Blue (Motion): Move
• Purple (Looks): Say, Hide, Show
• Green (Sound): Pop
• Orange (Control): Wait
• Red (End): End

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Setting the Scene:

   • Choose a green background for the forest.
   • Add a sun in the sky using a yellow circle.

2. Adding Animals:

   • Place a frog sprite on the ground.
   • Add a bird sprite in the sky.

3. Animating the Frog:

   • Use the Move block to make the frog hop.
   • Add a Pop sound block to play a frog sound when the frog moves.

4. Animating the Bird:

   • Make the bird fly across the screen using the Move block.
   • Add a Pop sound block to create bird chirping sounds.

5. Interaction:

   • When the sun is tapped (using Start on Tap), have the frog say "Hi!" and the bird say "Tweet!".
   • Hide the messages using the Hide block after a few seconds.

6. Final Touches:

   • Use Wait blocks to create pauses in between actions.
   • End the program with the End block.

Extensions:

• Encourage your child to add more animals like squirrels or butterflies to the scene.
• Introduce background music using the Record block for a more immersive experience.
• Challenge your child to create a day-night cycle by changing the background and adding a moon and stars.

Encouragement:

• Encourage your child to experiment with different sounds, movements, and dialogues for the sprites.
• Let them customize the scene with their favorite animals and elements to make it truly unique.

Have fun creating your own interactive nature scene in Scratch Jr!