Scratch

I had a few students ask when we get to try Scratch again today? For now it's only Friday's until the spring. I'm looking for over reaching ideas of increasing difficulty.

Here's all I have so far.

1) Cat and Mouse game (user controls cat, mouse moves at random)
2) Cat and Mouse game (user controls mouse, cat moves at random or towards the mouse)
3) Guessing a number game
-Modify for difficulty by computer responding with 'warmer' and 'colder'
-Include limit to number of guesses
4) *Much more difficult* input two coordinate points which appear on a plane. Then the computer draws a line between them, calculating slope.

Laternenpfahl wrote:

Simple maze game!

Thank you. What could I add for advanced students? I like to create a rubric a few points for some basics to earn a B, then extra things to reach an A or A+

1) Simple Maze game (What could I add for advanced students?)
2) Cat and Mouse game (user controls cat, mouse moves at random)
3) Cat and Mouse game (user controls mouse, cat moves at random or towards the mouse)
4) Guessing a number game
-Modify for difficulty by computer responding with 'warmer' and 'colder'
-Include limit to number of guesses
5) *Much more difficult* input two coordinate points which appear on a plane. Then the computer draws a line between them, calculating slope.

Here are some ideas if you need them:

Easy

1). A simple maze game where there are keys and doors, maybe even teleporters.

2). A simple calculator.

3). A simple painting program where you can select the pen color and size to create a masterpiece.

Medium

1). A game where you use a slingshot to pop as many bubbles as you can in a minute. Maybe you could add the occasional bonus, fast ballon.

2). A platformer where you must dodge the cocunuts being thrown at you by the monkeys over head. And every once in awhile, a banana should appear that'll let you knock one of the monkeys out of a tree.

3). A simple racing game where you race against an opponent for a trophy. You could even add in acid puddles and other obstacles if you want.

Hard

1). A game where you can build your own room. Remember, a lot of variety is needed, and a 3D-ish effect would be nice. Not only that, but you should be able to decorate walls and floors as well.

2). A spin off of Pac-Man where two players trys to get more points then the other. And as a spin, Power Pellets will let players eat each other for bonus points.

3). A simple TD game where you must guard your homework from attacking aliens.

I hope that you like my ideas! And remember, if you need more, just ask. 

Last edited by ErnieParke (2012-12-07 20:04:05)

Thanks for the great ideas. If I stick with SCRATCH second semester I'll definitely try some of these.