The City School2nd Term -

ICTech - Class 6 (Fact File)

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Topic: SCRATCH 1.4 (Chapter Not included in Book)

What is Scratch, and what is use of it?Scratch is a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations - and share your creations with others around the world.

Write down any three use of Scratch.1. Animation2. Illustration3. Games

How much does Scratch cost? Do I need a license?Scratch is and always will be free. You don’t need a license to use Scratch in your school, home, or anywhere else.

Who created Scratch?Scratch is developed and maintained by the Scratch Team at the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT Media Lab.

What can be inserted into project?Images / sounds / media can be inserted easily into project.

What are the versions available for Scratch? Scratch 1.4 Scratch 2 (current version)

What are the file extensions used by Scratch?Project File .SBSprite File .SPRITE

What is sprite?Sprite is an object in Scratch which performs functions controlled by scripts.

What is costume? Write down the use of costume.A costume is one out of possibly many "frames" or alternate appearances of a sprite. Sprites can change their look to any of its costumes. Costume can be named, edited, created, and deleted, but every sprite must have at least one costume. One of the most common uses of costumes is to make an animation for a game or other project.

What is backdrop?While sprites contain costumes, the Stage contains backdrops. They can be used in the same way.

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Scratch 1.4 Screen Components The main interface of Scratch

Working with code blocks for your sprites

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Working with sprites

Sprite costumes

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