Scratch is free software from MIT available at http://scratch.mit.edu that you can use to create 2D animations, games, art, and music.
Scratch Workshop for February 25th, 2012: Using We-Do Sensors to make Games with Tilt and Distance Controls!
How do we use Tilt and Distance sensor input values to control game characters? In this workshop students will create a “Seeking” Game where a character “searches” through different scenes and moves using the We-Do Tilt Sensor. Students will also create a driving simulator and use the Distance Controller to create a Virtual Instrument in Scratch.
Segment 1: 15 Minutes
Pre-Workshop Survey and Introductions
Segment 2: 45 minutes
Musical Instrument with sensor or Sound Art
Segment 3: 15 Minutes
Sharing Time
Segment 4: 45 minutes
Avoiding Game - Wizard Shoot
Segment 5: 45 minutes
Seeking Game
Segment 6: 15 Minutes
Post Survey and Cleanup
Topics To Cover:
Tilt and Distance Values as Sprite Controllers
How to change backgrounds to give the feel of changing “rooms” or “locations” for the game or story.
Using Drum and Sound Blocks to make music.
Workers:
Emanuel
Katherine
Haritha (lead and teacher)
Brooke
