#7xc2 - Unit1 - Scratch - Lesson2

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 To understand how to use selection programming using 'if' statements

Outcomes

Red - You will be able to explain what selection is
Amber - You will used an IF block for your enemy character
Green - You will have used an IF ELSE block on your good character

Starter

Click the image to watch an introduction to 'selection' and 'if'

 

 

 

 

Main

Task 1: 'If' in Scratch

a) Launch your Scratch game from last lesson

b) Add some code blocks to your game for the enemy sprite that:

• makes the enemy sprite move in a random direction
• if touching the edge bounce away

Try experimenting with the degrees and steps

Task 2: If Else

Click here to read and learn about If Else

Task 3: 'If Else' in Scratch

a) Edit the code blocks of your main character sprite to include an 'If Else' statement

Try changing the 'mouse down?' block and the timings on 'say'

Extension

Add in some If and If Else statements of your own into the game

Plenary

a) Open your Scratch Evidence Document that you started last lesson

b) Complete the Lesson 2 section

c) Save your work

Homework

Complete the next Task 6  and Keywords in your Blue HomeStudy Booklet

Due in next lesson - Tuesday 13th January