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Scratch projects are created on line, you will need to create an online account.
After you have created your Scratch account, click on Create and complete the Getting Started with Scratch tutorial located on the right hand side of the editor window.
Scratch Tutorials
There are a number of Introductory Tutorials that introduce a simple programming concepts
These simple programming concepts are also covered these video tutorials
Rainbow Fish video
when __ key pressed
change __ effect by __
Whirling Butterfly video
when clicked
forever
set __ effect to __
mouse x
mouse y
Beat it video
move __ steps
play drum __ for __ beats
Dancing Queen video
wait __ seconds
next costume
play sound __ until done
Haunted Scratch video
say ___ for __ sec
think ___ for __ sec
Other Resources:
Getting Started with Scratch is a pdf file to get you started.