Coding Projects with Scratch Made Easy

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Download Scratch and learn to code with this fun, fill-in workbook for new coders. Scratch is quick and easy-to-use, especially for kids who have no experience. Computer programming is a powerful tool for children to learn and is fast becoming an essential part of the Australian curriculum. Coding Projects with Scratch Made Easy is a great starting point for understanding code, learning how to program, and practising computer language. In no time children will crack the basics, gain confidence, and get coding. CONTENTS A HELLO SCRATCH! A EXPLORING SCRATCH A WEIRD MUSIC Move your mouse-pointer over the stage and play bizarre musical notes, conducted by the ever-changing Scratch Cat! A QUIZ TIME! Scratch Cat is the quizmaster asking you and your friends tough times-table questions. How many can you get right out of 10? A POTTY PETS Customize pictures of your pets with sounds and animations to make crazy interactive pet portraits. You can even feed you pets! A BOUNCE PAINTING Set the balls bouncing and watch goggle-eyed as they draw mind-bending patterns. You get different patterns every time! A SOLUTIONS A GETTING SCRATCHDownload Scratch and learn to code with this fun, fill-in workbook for new coders. Scratch is quick and easy-to-use, especially for kids who have no experience. Computer programming is a powerful tool for children to learn and is fast becoming an essential part of the Australian curriculum. Coding Projects with Scratch Made Easy is a great starting point for understanding code, learning how to program, and practising computer language. In no time children will crack the basics, gain confidence, and get coding. CONTENTS A HELLO SCRATCH! A EXPLORING SCRATCH A WEIRD MUSIC Move your mouse-pointer over the stage and play bizarre musical notes, conducted by the ever-changing Scratch Cat! A QUIZ TIME! Scratch Cat is the quizmaster asking you and your friends tough times-table questions. How many can you get right out of 10? A POTTY PETS Customize pictures of your pets with sounds and animations to make crazy interactive pet portraits. You can even feed you pets! A BOUNCE PAINTING Set the balls bouncing and watch goggle-eyed as they draw mind-bending patterns. You get different patterns every time! A SOLUTIONS A GETTING SCRATCH
Dr Jon Woodcock has a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in computational astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Jon has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and the running of computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on many science and technology books and is the author of DK's Computer Coding for Kids, Computer Coding Games for Kids, and DK's series of coding workbooks.